NONSENSATIONAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

nonsensational

adjective

Definition of nonsensational

as in restrained

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Adjective

China media have been relatively restrained about this election result compared to past extreme rhetoric.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
But this Sin City home takes a more restrained approach, pairing clean lines and strong geometric forms with the natural beauty of the Southwest.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrained

Adjective

Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
The American Institute of Architects and American Federation of Arts backed the report, arguing that isolation from the city’s bustle created a dignified space for reflection.

— Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dignified

Adjective

Potassium is a mineral your body needs for proper heart and muscle function.

— Zia Sherrell, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Bailey, who also serves as Bank of England governor, warned about the absence of proper guardrails around the technology, underscored by recent incidents in which frontier AI models being tested went rogue.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of proper

Adjective

Although an innocuous move at first glance, Ralph Alvarado’s decision to remove mentions of Trump on his campaign materials comes as some worry the president’s slump in national polling could hurt the GOP in November’s midterms.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
What appeared to be an innocuous 2025 offseason knee issue continues to loom.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocuous

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nonsensational

nonsense

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