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
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Shortly after the 12-day war concluded, Khamenei emerged from his bunker to lead a solemn religious ceremony.—
Suzanne Maloney,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Aug. 2025
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China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to such actions, and has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Some serious symptoms of a West Nile virus infection include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation or confusion.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Hormonal changes can trigger or worsen mental health conditions, including serious ones like psychosis.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Buoyed by Spencer’s earnest performance, Dee was a consistent fan favorite on the show.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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That is, until James Gunn’s Superman, an instant box office smash upon its release in July, cuts right to the chase and asks: Can someone this good, this earnest, this pure, even be allowed to exist?—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Amid the Yankees' slump, Boone's leadership, managing style and willingness to be stern with players have all been questioned.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The witness said Berrios was stern about handling the situation with Torres by herself.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Sobersided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobersided. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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