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
Hailey Bieber has had many beauty eras: clean girl, strawberry girl, latte girl, to name a few; but motherhood has ushered in a new chapter—one of streamlined, no-nonsense beauty.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Rogers is officially the series' longest-running cast member, having played the loyal, loving, but no-nonsense Maggie for 52 years straight.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Finally on hand was Lana Hamilton, a no-nonsense educator with a gray pixie haircut and glasses that slipped down the bridge of her nose.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
The Orient Bambino Version 7 is a no-nonsense automatic with a domed mineral glass over the simple dial, where time is told using two hands pointing to simple bar indices.
—Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Rogers is officially the series' longest-running cast member, having played the loyal, loving, but no-nonsense Maggie for 52 years straight.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Finally on hand was Lana Hamilton, a no-nonsense educator with a gray pixie haircut and glasses that slipped down the bridge of her nose.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
The Orient Bambino Version 7 is a no-nonsense automatic with a domed mineral glass over the simple dial, where time is told using two hands pointing to simple bar indices.
—Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
Adjective
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Shortly after the 12-day war concluded, Khamenei emerged from his bunker to lead a solemn religious ceremony.—
Suzanne Maloney,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Aug. 2025
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China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to such actions, and has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Some serious symptoms of a West Nile virus infection include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation or confusion.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Hormonal changes can trigger or worsen mental health conditions, including serious ones like psychosis.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the Yankees' slump, Boone's leadership, managing style and willingness to be stern with players have all been questioned.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Directed by Garry Marshall, this comedy drama has a riveting, deeply ambiguous scene that can be considered a kind of acting triumph for Lohan, who plays a troubled young woman, Rachel, spending the summer with her stern grandmother (Jane Fonda).—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many health care professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, KFF and the American Psychological Association, say criminalizing gender-affirming care causes greater harm to transgender youths' mental well-being.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ron Wood has been a professional journalist in Arkansas for about 40 years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Buoyed by Spencer’s earnest performance, Dee was a consistent fan favorite on the show.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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That is, until James Gunn’s Superman, an instant box office smash upon its release in July, cuts right to the chase and asks: Can someone this good, this earnest, this pure, even be allowed to exist?—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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