as in professional
having or showing qualities that are considered good in business
His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful. a businesslike manner
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Recent Examples of businesslike
The Islamic Republic may not appear at first glance as a potential hub for U.S. investment, but in his businesslike approach to diplomacy, Trump has consistently spoke of Iran's potential over the years.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
However, as the market matures and these relationships become more businesslike, enforcement will follow.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ovechkin was fairly businesslike in discussing his latest goal, which occurred a day shy of the 19th anniversary of him reaching 40 goals for the first time.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Jenner finished off the businesslike look with black trousers, loafers with white socks, and black sunglasses.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
However, as the market matures and these relationships become more businesslike, enforcement will follow.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ovechkin was fairly businesslike in discussing his latest goal, which occurred a day shy of the 19th anniversary of him reaching 40 goals for the first time.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Jenner finished off the businesslike look with black trousers, loafers with white socks, and black sunglasses.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesslike
Adjective
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Still, while getting cozy and making yourself at home, Saturn turns your attention to professional matters that could change the trajectory of your future.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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With clear ambitions to bring scalable AI horsepower to workstations and servers, Intel is aiming squarely at the evolving needs of the professional market.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Besides, for Australia and Japan in particular, the practical differences between today’s defense partnership and one of mutual defense are relatively small and shrinking by the day.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The document provides simple, practical directions for maintaining health.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Instead, Storm reached the bottom rope to a polite pop from Glendale.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Sometimes the threat of a fine can produce better results than a polite request.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Nobody else can do what Isak does, but Newcastle lack serious backup at centre-forward.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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There were no serious injuries reported or arrests made among the crowd of about 500 teenagers.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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“Businesslike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/businesslike. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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