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Recent Examples of serious-minded
Rather than strain to add an arthouse veneer (or the climactic reveal of an animating trauma), Coogler offers a true synthesis between serious-minded fiction and B-movie camp.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025
This is funny; Misty, a serious-minded statistician, can’t admit to frivolity.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
However, the deeper malaise will take some serious-minded action.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The banter between Hedges and Scherzer lightened a serious-minded Rangers’ clubhouse.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Who’s to say that a serious-minded semi-Marxist critique of economic desperation and the rise of fascism in the Star Wars universe is somehow harder than transplanting the 1980s Amblin sensibility to the same universe?
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Molina, a gay hairdresser convicted of public indecency during Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship, has been sent to the political wing of a prison and put in the same cell as Valentin Arregui (a solid, if unremarkable Diego Luna), an intense and serious-minded Marxist revolutionary.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Businesses previously geared toward a middle-aged audience might have to revamp their branding design to appeal to a younger, but still serious-minded, crowd.
—Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At their best, the Hammer period horrors approached a serious-minded costume drama as invaded by a variety of murderous predators.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025
This is funny; Misty, a serious-minded statistician, can’t admit to frivolity.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
However, the deeper malaise will take some serious-minded action.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The banter between Hedges and Scherzer lightened a serious-minded Rangers’ clubhouse.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Who’s to say that a serious-minded semi-Marxist critique of economic desperation and the rise of fascism in the Star Wars universe is somehow harder than transplanting the 1980s Amblin sensibility to the same universe?
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Molina, a gay hairdresser convicted of public indecency during Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship, has been sent to the political wing of a prison and put in the same cell as Valentin Arregui (a solid, if unremarkable Diego Luna), an intense and serious-minded Marxist revolutionary.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
Businesses previously geared toward a middle-aged audience might have to revamp their branding design to appeal to a younger, but still serious-minded, crowd.
—Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At their best, the Hammer period horrors approached a serious-minded costume drama as invaded by a variety of murderous predators.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serious-minded
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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 structure and systems that served them so well during those good times are now open to scrutiny and supporters want serious change — not just in the dugout, but at the very top.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What follows is an introspective and daring character study focused on the janky psyches of the anti-heroes known as the Thunderbolts.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Because as fun as a sparkling mango-lime drink might sound, knowing what’s inside can save you from a surprisingly introspective Wednesday afternoon.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There's an eclectic mix of jazz, big sweeping orchestral pieces, high energy electric guitars, and quiet, somber piano tunes.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump is set to address the annual White House Easter Egg Roll hours after the death of Pope Francis, making for a somber backdrop for the light-hearted, kid-friendly affair.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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The solemn ceremony will draw world leaders from around the globe.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through a lyrical and visually textured style, Brazilian director Fernanda Alves Salgado crafts a journey that’s both intimate and philosophical.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Set in a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, the film follows JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor), an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, who plans his first big heist.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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The sedate surroundings of Dubai International Stadium, site of some rather infamously dull cricket in front of empty terraces, had been transformed.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Serious-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serious-minded. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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