as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
we rarely invite her to our parties because she's always so po-faced
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To be fair, abducted 9-year-old Rainy is pretty cute, with solemn eyebrows and a conscience that continually puts her in peril.
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The once-rising developer’s solemn promise is not likely to be fulfilled if court records in his federal criminal case and a parallel Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit are any indication.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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The new guidance was heavily criticized by health groups, which argued the decision could sow confusion and leave children vulnerable to serious disease.
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Judges have to throw the book at those arrested to teach them a stern lesson.
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However, for students graduating right now, Hammer can't really summon up anything stern to say.
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Walker joins as the imposing, entitled and humorless Peter Van Laar III, the wealthy heir to the Van Laar estate, whose behavior is a struggle for both his wife, Alice, and 13-year-old daughter.
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As such, Eddy is off to tour the South as a salesman as the boys spend the summer with their humorless granny (Ellen Ratner) and their childlike Aunt Bella (Renee Rogoff), who works in the store.
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The school was a dream for a few years, with families talking about the idea, but the actual planning began in earnest last year.
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The result is an earnest tribute to Nicks’ vulnerability, resilience and artistry.
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“Po-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/po-faced. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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