serious-minded

Example Sentences

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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

"I regard acting," she once said, "as a serious job for serious-minded people."

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

Far from serious-minded debate, some of our best-rated shows were our silliest.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2023

Powell is one of a group of young, serious-minded gallerists in London who have opened commercial spaces showcasing emerging artists over the past couple of years.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

Heavy, serious-minded bears and boars grunted behind him.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis