serious-minded
Example Sentences
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It is a harmless game, and some serious-minded people play it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Sir Keir is an intelligent, incredibly diligent, serious-minded politician who has achieved extraordinary things.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
For their part, the justices see themselves as serious-minded jurists guided by law, not ideologues or partisans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2023
Jonathan Pierce would have been serious-minded, a bit of a loner, head often in a book.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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