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
Players such as Tuch, who emerged as one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL this season, and Zucker, a reliable veteran who gets to the front of the net and plays a no-nonsense game, are vital pieces to a winning team.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Rodgers was a member of Newington High’s first cross country team and also ran track under Frank O’Rourke, a no-nonsense coach who gave Bill and his brother Charlie and their friend Jason Kehoe a hard time about their long hair.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
From her breakout role in Dreamgirls to her current role as the no-nonsense Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary, she’s been giving excellence, elegance, and true talent for decades.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Rodgers was a member of Newington High’s first cross country team and also ran track under Frank O’Rourke, a no-nonsense coach who gave Bill and his brother Charlie and their friend Jason Kehoe a hard time about their long hair.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
From her breakout role in Dreamgirls to her current role as the no-nonsense Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary, she’s been giving excellence, elegance, and true talent for decades.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-nonsense
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President Trump Makes His Entrance At Pope Francis' Funeral By Emma Marsden Freelance News Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 7 Pope Francis' funeral took place in a solemn ceremony at the Vatican on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of mourners from around the world.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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And when public figures die, the resulting rituals can sit awkwardly between a solemn, respectful wake and a chance to personally capture a moment in history.—
Issy Ronald and Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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But legal experts said a criminal contempt finding would be a serious step to be avoided.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Raid 2, for instance, a two and a half hour crime and punishment epic, boils down to one man’s struggle to win the approval of his stern father; whether this is significant to Evans’ life or not, the motif nonetheless transitions cleanly into Havoc.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued a stern warning about a predatory fish that can grow up to 3 feet long, slither across land and breathe air.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The school is renowned for having programs in every aspect of professional theater, from marketing to design to acting.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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This will prevent them from losing the deposit paid to take the house off the market, also known as earnest money.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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The episode starts in earnest with final runway looks.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2025
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-nonsense. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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