: having poise:
a
: marked by balance or equilibrium
b
: marked by easy composure of manner or bearing
Examples of poised in a Sentence
The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up.
She held the pencil poised over the paper.
The company is poised for success.
She seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country.
He is now poised to become the next big star in country music.
a city poised between the mountains and the sea
a group of people poised between hope and fear
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Her poised and in-command speech also served as a contrast to the cane-waving Rep. Al Green's shouting responses to Trump that resulted in his being escorted from the chamber by the sergeant-at-arms.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Stay focused, stay poised and let your work speak louder than the headlines.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Through his poised and assured play, Daniels has breathed life into a stale Commanders organization, which has booked its first spot in the NFC Championship game since the 1991-92 season.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The Commanders are led by star rookie QB Jayden Daniels, a poised and skilled passer who can also beat defenses with his legs.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Stay focused, stay poised and let your work speak louder than the headlines.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Through his poised and assured play, Daniels has breathed life into a stale Commanders organization, which has booked its first spot in the NFC Championship game since the 1991-92 season.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The Commanders are led by star rookie QB Jayden Daniels, a poised and skilled passer who can also beat defenses with his legs.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for poised
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“Poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poised. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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