matter-of-fact
adjective
mat·ter-of-fact
ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt 
: adhering to the unembellished facts
also
: being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
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Examples of matter-of-fact in a Sentence
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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None of their work would be half as effective without the marvelously matter-of-fact digital realization of Death, thanks to visual effects supervisors Mike Stillwell and Andrew Simmonds.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2024
Their experimental bent works because it is always grounded in the matter-of-fact.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 11 June 2024
There are elements of Oz in the prison milieu, plus healthy dollops of Sons of Anarchy, The Sopranos, The Wire and The Shield in the matter-of-fact depiction of criminals and lawmen warily working side-by-side.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 2 June 2024
Easygoing, matter-of-fact, self-sufficient, Kermit is the calm green eye in the hurricane of Miss Piggy's emotions.
—Brad Darrach, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2024
Their experimental bent works because it is always grounded in the matter-of-fact.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 11 June 2024
There are elements of Oz in the prison milieu, plus healthy dollops of Sons of Anarchy, The Sopranos, The Wire and The Shield in the matter-of-fact depiction of criminals and lawmen warily working side-by-side.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 2 June 2024
Easygoing, matter-of-fact, self-sufficient, Kermit is the calm green eye in the hurricane of Miss Piggy's emotions.
—Brad Darrach, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter-of-fact. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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