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or less commonly blase
1
: apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
a blasé traveler
blasé about one's hometown
3
: unconcerned
his blasé reaction to losing the match
Examples of blasé in a Sentence
People get blasé about their hometown.
Recent Examples on the Web
At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
The blase attitude is not uncommon in Kyiv, where many residents appear to be confronting the prospect of an enemy at the gates with a mix of stoicism and resignation, if not outright bewilderment at the presence of so many foreigners asking darkly about imminent conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Oct. 2021
Perhaps they are blase about parasites because of their protection.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2012
Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.
—Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018
In their locker room the colors of mildew, chlorine and athlete’s foot (Angrette McCloskey did the spot-on set), Brigham’s Amy initially seems the classic cool kid, all aggressive unconcern peppered with a few blase cruelties.
—Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2018
In Manzie's opinion, the lack of attendance at Hank Aaron Stadium isn't indicative of a blase fan base.
—John Sharp, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
And while many Chinese may seem blase, news about the congress is impossible to avoid.
—Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2017
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
The blase attitude is not uncommon in Kyiv, where many residents appear to be confronting the prospect of an enemy at the gates with a mix of stoicism and resignation, if not outright bewilderment at the presence of so many foreigners asking darkly about imminent conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Oct. 2021
Perhaps they are blase about parasites because of their protection.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2012
Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.
—Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018
In their locker room the colors of mildew, chlorine and athlete’s foot (Angrette McCloskey did the spot-on set), Brigham’s Amy initially seems the classic cool kid, all aggressive unconcern peppered with a few blase cruelties.
—Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2018
In Manzie's opinion, the lack of attendance at Hank Aaron Stadium isn't indicative of a blase fan base.
—John Sharp, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018
And while many Chinese may seem blase, news about the congress is impossible to avoid.
—Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2017
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“Blasé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blas%C3%A9. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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