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as in factual
restricted to or based on fact
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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Recent Examples of matter-of-fact
Kwiatkowski writes his own aphoristic, bluntly matter-of-fact poetry on a Nokia flip phone, so that each word, each letter, is painstakingly chosen.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Working from his own script, the director thrills in how readily Mickeys 17 and 18 identify each other as an other, and there’s a wonderfully matter-of-fact quality to the sci-fi mishegoss that puts the two Pattinson’s into direct conflict.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Reflecting on her wartime service overseas, Stimson was matter-of-fact.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Whishaw gives Hujar’s words a matter-of-fact quality, but there’s a slight hint of melancholy to him, too.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Working from his own script, the director thrills in how readily Mickeys 17 and 18 identify each other as an other, and there’s a wonderfully matter-of-fact quality to the sci-fi mishegoss that puts the two Pattinson’s into direct conflict.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Reflecting on her wartime service overseas, Stimson was matter-of-fact.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Whishaw gives Hujar’s words a matter-of-fact quality, but there’s a slight hint of melancholy to him, too.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matter-of-fact
Adjective
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Hallucinations, on the other hand, occur when an AI system is asked to provide factual information or perform specific tasks but instead generates incorrect or misleading content while presenting it as accurate.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there’s a simple way to take control of the situation: stay factual.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) at the president's joint address to Congress.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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This state-federal split reflects a pragmatic approach designed to maintain market flexibility while ensuring sufficient regulatory oversight at the federal level.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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According to Bell, the system incorporates users’ historical transactions, items added to cart, purchase rates, and related searches when determining relevant products to include in responses.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But water levels in the state’s major reservoirs stand at 112% of the historical average, and statewide precipitation is about average for this time of year.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Devil May Cry 5 (2019) retained the basis of the classic combat, but not without betting on a bigger role for its story, while pushing for a more realistic presentation all around.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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For many parts of the U.S., banishing cars simply isn’t realistic in the absence of comprehensive public transportation and high-density redesigns that often lack political or taxpayer backing.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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Set in the long shadow of the 1870 Marias Massacre — in which U.S. troops murdered some 200 unarmed members of the Blackfeet tribe — Jones' novel presents a northern Plains haunted by its brutal history … and by literal vampires.—
Colin Dwyer,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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But, Isbell says listeners don’t need to know the literal answer.—
Derek Scancarelli,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inti Cordera is a documentary film director, producer, and founder of La Maroma Productions and the DocsMX festival & organization in Mexico City.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Read IndieWire’s earlier story on what Trump dismantling Voice of America means for documentary filmmakers and other public media.—
Anthony Kaufman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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What started as a practical swap in immigrant communities became a beloved holiday meal—one that still brings people together, even as its form continues to change.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here's some step-by-step, practical advice about how to keep your toaster oven clean— and advice on how to clean it when all seems lost.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Because true wealth isn’t just accumulated—it’s activated.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matter-of-fact. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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