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
Fallen minister Gene Hackman and no-nonsense cop Ernest Borgnine try to lead the survivors to safety, with many freak accidents and bellowing at the heavens along the way.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
His no-nonsense stance was attractive to many.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Oteri is Monica, a no-nonsense health inspector assigned to Happy’s Place.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
His no-nonsense stance was attractive to many.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Oteri is Monica, a no-nonsense health inspector assigned to Happy’s Place.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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Models walking the runway — staged at the Pinacoteca di Brera museum — had solemn expressions on their faces.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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If anything, their Didi and Gogo (Winter plays the former, the more cerebral and anxious of the two, and Reeves the latter, the disgruntled yet tender beta clown) are still a little on the solemn side.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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This was a period of serious violence in Argentina, with the most notable death in footballing terms being the assassination of General Omar Actis, the head of the World Cup organising committee.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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TelevisaUnivsion issued a stern statement of displeasure at the situation.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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In a series of rulings on motions brought by Combs after his conviction, Judge Subramanian has been stern.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is professional integrity (as an analyst).—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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With clients who range from professional women to Indigenous farmworkers, Ruizquez shares Native wisdom.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This was Swift's first and only voice role, which is a shame because her earnest, expressive delivery is perfect for children's media.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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And that's before the actual opening credits — accompanied by Barry Gray's famous theme tune — have even started in earnest.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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