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
In Germany and Scandinavia, the easygoing brand stands out in a market saturated with serious-minded technical apparel.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023
In Washington, Mr. Lawler has positioned himself as a serious-minded moderate, breaking with his party on some cultural issues while supporting Mr. McCarthy’s debt ceiling and spending proposal.
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
How does a serious-minded artist get taken seriously — or even find the time to pursue her calling — in a context where art is no big deal?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2023
His music became serious-minded and earnest, but it is debatable whether he changed the world.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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