serious
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Serious nonfiction print book sales are down significantly, with overall sales falling nearly 8% and politics/current affairs 19% lower.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"Serious research on dragon fruit in India started around 2013–14 when we began systematic studies on its cultivation."
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Serious cases of COVID-19 and influenza may do more than cause short term illness.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter announced on Instagram Tuesday that they were canceling five shows and pushing back the start of their It’s Not That Serious tour.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
Serious, sober—but watch her eyes for a mischievous sparkle.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing serious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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