as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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Recent Examples of no-nonsense
This postseason, Vegas has adopted Tortorella’s no-nonsense, defensive style, and Marner has provided the scoring punch.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Moreover, today’s moon in Capricorn adds to this no-nonsense approach, encouraging us to sort out our priorities and embrace the highs and lows of process.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Lou Mitchell’s Chicago Chicago may be known for fine dining, but Lou Mitchell’s has been serving no-nonsense diner breakfasts since 1923.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
To give Stagg an all-important sense of humanity outside of his no-nonsense approach to meteorology, Haig ensured the film had moments between Stagg and his wife, who is set to give birth any day to their first child.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Moreover, today’s moon in Capricorn adds to this no-nonsense approach, encouraging us to sort out our priorities and embrace the highs and lows of process.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Lou Mitchell’s Chicago Chicago may be known for fine dining, but Lou Mitchell’s has been serving no-nonsense diner breakfasts since 1923.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
To give Stagg an all-important sense of humanity outside of his no-nonsense approach to meteorology, Haig ensured the film had moments between Stagg and his wife, who is set to give birth any day to their first child.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
Adjective
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The once-rising developer’s solemn promise is not likely to be fulfilled if court records in his federal criminal case and a parallel Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit are any indication.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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What was once an event with great ceremony, solemn prayers and patriotic songs this year lasted fewer than 20 minutes before some 40 people.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Michael Olise — France/Bayern Munich Olise made the leap to serious Ballon d’Or contender last season, tearing apart Bundesliga defences and elite Champions League opponents from his starting position on the right flank.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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If the cost of moving cargo to orbit falls by an order of magnitude, projects once confined to science fiction may begin to attract serious commercial investment.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Firth is chilling, pushing his stern, fiercely intelligent demeanor in increasingly sinister directions and bringing nuance and gravity to the lengths Scanlon will go to fulfill his mandate, whatever the cost.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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These adults are headed by Kevin Earley, who early on makes for a starchy rather than stern Captain.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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That conflict has not only affected politics at home and abroad, but American and international professional sports as well.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The public relations professional and veteran civil rights activist raised enough money in small contributions to qualify for public financing of her campaign.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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This was the Ginsberg who was hip with his radically earnest embrace of principles, an aesthetic of subversion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Although many schools have already begun to host official visitors this spring, June is when things pick up in earnest as thousands of prospects flock to college campuses with their junior years coming to a close.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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