Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of no-nonsense Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Tapo Vac Deals The Tapo RV20 Max is a no-nonsense, slim vacuum buddy that fits under furniture like a pro. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 In Thursday’s episode of the Fox procedural, Manheim guest-starred as Jocelyn, the no-nonsense matriarch of a local family with a longstanding vendetta against her son’s future in-laws. Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025 Baker was in his late-fifties, a no-nonsense investigator with more than 35 years of experience, tall and thin with a bald head under a cowboy hat, prominent smile lines, and a steel-grip handshake. Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
Adjective
  • Banners hang from the eaves of many houses, a solemn reminder to mark where residents were either killed or kidnapped.
    NBC News, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Yom Kippur is the most solemn Jewish holiday, marking the end of the 10 Days of Repentance that begin with Rosh Hashanah.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Blaylock was charged with felony injury to a child with serious bodily injury, court records show.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • By the eighth inning, the Mariners were facing the serious possibility of having to win both games in Toronto to take the series.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • At Roland Park, Tupac’s English teacher was a stern woman named Thomasina Porter.
    Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The short war in Cuba gained the United States the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico; turned the nation into a Pacific power; and created beliefs that America was a stern yet benevolent country tasked by Destiny to enforce peace and bring prosperity to the world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The organization has a partnership with the nonprofit Allbritton Journalism Institute, which sponsors a multi-year class of 20 fellows who work closely with professional journalists in the newsroom.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • His discreet thumbs-up and Natalie’s happy reaction make for the most earnest moment of the episode.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • There are no silly songs, just earnest covers strategically placed throughout the set to move along its storytelling.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!