How to Use composed in a Sentence

composed

adjective

• They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.
• He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage.
• The frames still manage to feel highly composed, as if the actors have been blocked to within an inch of their lives; Glazer has clearly boned up on his Haneke.
  — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
• The Dane gave Spurs the lead in the 52nd minute with a calm, composed strike across goal.
  — SI.com, 9 Apr. 2018
• For weeks, the Tigers prospects have acted calm and composed.
  — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2020
• The Comets showed resilience and remained composed to close the game out with three more scores to earn their first win in over a month.
  — Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024
• In her second sit-down with Zach, Gabi is far more composed.
  — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2023
• And he looked composed enough last night to give fits to all the other candidates.
  — Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2022
• High-speed desert blasts gave way to surefooted miles with a composed and even ride.
  — Mercedes Lilienthal, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2022
• Singh, who is not a Muslim, but Sikh, was praised for his composed response.
  — Casey Quackenbush, Time, 1 Oct. 2017
• But the Cougars looked composed and well rested after not having played for six days.
  — Brett Martel, Chron, 17 Jan. 2023
• In giving up just one run on three hits and a walk, Young looked composed and under control.
  — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, 28 June 2019
• Noé, more composed and reserved, always keeps an eye on him.
  — Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 9 July 2022
• In the first inning, the Eagles had bases loaded with one out, but Gray stayed composed to close out the inning with no runs in the scorecard.
  — courier-journal.com, 10 June 2023
• Through all the changes, though, the former president has remained calm and composed.
  — Adam Edelman, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2018
• He’s composed and natural on the mound, doesn’t get rattled.
  — Joe Noga, cleveland, 4 Nov. 2021
• The judge urged those in the courtroom to remain composed, and noted that a room was available in the hallway if someone needs to step out.
  — Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2023
• The junior superstar stayed composed, banking in the shot from near half court.
  — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2024
• He’s remained composed, and that’s important to the people who hired him.
  — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2020
• Too fast is a thing though, and Lussier would like to see OpTic play a little more composed and together.
  — Dallas News, 23 Jan. 2022
• Without such a composed and competent pilot at the helm, things could have been much worse.
  — Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2018
• Barrington was the more composed team down the stretch and will play for a sectional championship for the first time since 2002.
  — Jon J. Kerr, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018
• As tempers flared on the cramped ship, Small urged the men to stick together, remain composed and avoid getting in trouble with the guards.
  — Matthew F. Delmont, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022
• The people around you may even play with your emotions to try and get a rise out of you, but do your best to stay composed and give them something to think about with your response.
  — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 9 Apr. 2022
• Everything is easy to make and the composed dish is vibrant, fresh, party-worthy—and pretty good for you!
  — Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit, 10 Feb. 2017
• Everything is easy to make and the composed dish is vibrant, fresh, party-worthy—and pretty good for you!
  — Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit, 10 Feb. 2017
• The sophomore was calm and composed and was able to use his legs just enough — four carries for 18 yards — to keep Minnesota's defense honest.
  — USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2017
• So, Curry will try to get under his skin during workouts to help him learn how to remain composed.
  — oregonlive, 10 Apr. 2022
• But what really sets the GTS apart is its handling, which feels sharper and more composed than before.
  — Greg Kable, Car and Driver, 16 June 2021
• However, Wisniewski stayed composed, forcing Dietrich to pop out to end the inning.
  — Sean Maslin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024

Last Updated: 20 Nov 2024