seriousness

Example Sentences

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There is a playfulness in the day and there’s a seriousness at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Still, I was surprised and slightly amused when Noah asked, in all seriousness, if I would like to go to a yoga class with him and then get dinner afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

She expects this trend to continue, “given the seriousness of this condition and the potential with Vykat XR.”

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Then, with an amusement that did not try to shield its underlying seriousness, she added, “My niece goes to a school on the mainland and at age six she could spell ‘onomatopoeia’!”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie