as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a surprisingly sobersided biography of a great comedian
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Recent Examples of sobersided
This sci-fi thriller, launching on Hulu Dec. 17, offers a more sobersided survival tale set in an imminent future where humanity’s artificial helpmates have turned against their creators.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 16 Dec. 2021
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 16 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobersided
Adjective
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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.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The result is an earnest tribute to Nicks’ vulnerability, resilience and artistry.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Fold-down stern platforms create more than 50 square feet of additional usable space at anchor.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The photo shows both the bow and the stern sections under construction.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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“Sobersided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobersided. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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