How to Use no joke in a Sentence

no joke

noun
Definition of no jokenext
  • But the good news is that like sunscreen formulas for the face and body, SPF lip balm has come a long way recently — a great thing, considering that sunburned lips are no joke.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 July 2024
  • That brings us to the title of the tour, which is no joke.
    — Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The price is steep for an at-home kit, but the results are no joke.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
  • In fact, the allure of hairy men is time-tested, and no joke.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Health Your health is no joke, and that’s what the number 666 is trying to tell you.
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 1 May 2023
  • The hard work behind all their beers is no joke, either.
    — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2024
  • And those stunts are no joke, since Flo stars in all sorts of action and Marvel movies.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 6 July 2023
  • The triple cream is no joke—this can taste like the cheese equivalent of putting heavy cream in your coffee.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Truly, the brand’s 16-hour promise is no joke — this spray helped lock in our makeup for the full day.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Nat was already itching to leave, but the rest were, no joke, inspired by the power of love!
    — Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
  • But, no joke, the real draw is the treehouse — and that deluxe chicken coop, which is also in the backyard, as seen in the photos.
    — Tj MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
  • Advertisement 5/10: Mild enough to please folk, but all this smoke is no joke!
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 8 June 2023
  • The back pain, heartburn, acid reflux and insomnia are no joke!
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
  • Reality check: The Jayhawks are no joke any longer and could end up ranked in the preseason for the first time since 2009.
    — Ralph D. Russo, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The winter months in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia are no joke.
    — Michael Loré, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Inflation is no joke, and wage growth is no match for rising costs in rent, food, and transportation.
    — Ebony Flake, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
  • That’s right: The overbite, bulging forehead and absurdly floppy ears are no joke.
    — Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
  • One thing Holden was sure of, however, is that Sunday’s avalanche appeared to be no joke.
    — Paul Albani-Burgio, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Halloween curb appeal is no joke, and pumpkin decorating is one of the best ways to show off your love for the season.
    — Janae McKenzie, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023
  • Bartenders and cocktail lovers will be happy to learn that this is no joke, and the rich blend of coffee and tequila is back—for a limited time.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Made of almost entirely nylon, the beat-the-heat performance is no joke.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 28 July 2023
  • The ups and downs of building a tech company are no joke, and a founder needs to be dedicated and stay the course, especially when things are rough.
    — Roland Polzin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The gunk that builds up in coffee grinders, burr varieties especially, is no joke.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • But — serious face — the dark escalator ahead is no joke.
    — The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The Diamondbacks offense is pretty potent, but the Braves offense is no joke either.
    — Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2023
  • Yet heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and two major conditions that fall under that umbrella—heart attack and heart failure—are no joke.
    — Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 16 Feb. 2023
  • This cover is no joke, however, with super-rich, full, moody arrangements.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Invasive super pigs make for catchy headlines, but their potential effects are no joke.
    — Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
  • More than 100 million Americans are expected to throw or attend a Super Bowl party this year, and foodborne illness is no joke.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024
  • And the food is no joke, either: Bricks and Horses offers up dry-aged local beef and seasonal produce for a sophisticated take on the classic Texas chophouse.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2023

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