no-nonsense
adjective
no-non·sense
ˈnō-ˌnän-ˌsen(t)s 
-ˈnän(t)-sən(t)s
: tolerating no nonsense : serious, businesslike
a no-nonsense manager
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Examples of no-nonsense in a Sentence
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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Fury will play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
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—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
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Equally important were the show’s recurring personalities: Tom Colicchio, a chef’s chef who ran some of New York City’s sharpest restaurants, was the gruff, no-nonsense industry veteran; Gail Simmons, from the magazine Food & Wine, was the polished, critically insightful diner.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
The no-nonsense response to opioids, however, is a unique moment, according to country-music scholar Amanda Marie Martínez, a doctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Midler has once again used social media to pitch herself for a role, this time putting in the request to play the mother of Lisa Ann Walter's no-nonsense Melissa Schemmenti in the sitcom, which centers on a group of dedicated educators at a Philadelphia public school.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
Below, an ultra-comprehensive, no-nonsense list of the absolute best Lululemon pants, tops, jackets, and accessories to buy now.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Victor Llorente Charley Locke, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Fury will play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
Stephen Davis' methodology combines practical exercises, candid storytelling, and a no-nonsense approach to encourage individuals to practice introspection and take steps toward personal and financial success.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Specs: Temp rating: 45°F / 7°C Comfort rating: 45°F / 7°C
Fill: Synthetic
Best for Spring and Fall Trips
Photograph: Scott Gilbertson
REI Co-op Magma 15 Sleeping Bag
$429 at REI (Medium)
REI Co-Op's Magma 15 is a no-nonsense down sleeping bag.
—Scott Gilbertson Gear Team, WIRED, 28 Apr. 2024
Equally important were the show’s recurring personalities: Tom Colicchio, a chef’s chef who ran some of New York City’s sharpest restaurants, was the gruff, no-nonsense industry veteran; Gail Simmons, from the magazine Food & Wine, was the polished, critically insightful diner.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
The no-nonsense response to opioids, however, is a unique moment, according to country-music scholar Amanda Marie Martínez, a doctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Midler has once again used social media to pitch herself for a role, this time putting in the request to play the mother of Lisa Ann Walter's no-nonsense Melissa Schemmenti in the sitcom, which centers on a group of dedicated educators at a Philadelphia public school.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
Below, an ultra-comprehensive, no-nonsense list of the absolute best Lululemon pants, tops, jackets, and accessories to buy now.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-nonsense. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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