1
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
you've handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
carried herself with the dignity and aplomb of a born leader
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Recent Examples of aplomb
Since their step back five years ago, Harry and Meghan have used their respective voices with aplomb, not only in the Oprah interview on March 7 of that year but also in Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare, their 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and various other interviews over the years.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The Minnesota Viking made a splash at the menswear shows in Paris—wearing Amiri and Louis Vuitton pieces with effortless aplomb.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The windshield wipers cleared the water with aplomb, something other luxury automakers could take a note of.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
As the industry grew and changed, Frommer endured and adapted, speaking with the aplomb of a litigator and the enthusiasm of a newbie, yet also the skepticism of one who has seen plenty.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The Minnesota Viking made a splash at the menswear shows in Paris—wearing Amiri and Louis Vuitton pieces with effortless aplomb.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The windshield wipers cleared the water with aplomb, something other luxury automakers could take a note of.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
As the industry grew and changed, Frommer endured and adapted, speaking with the aplomb of a litigator and the enthusiasm of a newbie, yet also the skepticism of one who has seen plenty.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplomb
Noun
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Whether Amorim can translate that composure to the pitch will factor into results.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Warriors eventually gained their composure against the Jazz, but lost it in a different manner while surrendering 20 points in the last three minutes of the game, blowing a double-digit lead.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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To Boost Investment Confidence Behavioral finance research suggests that small, incremental investment steps can help build confidence over time.—
Odiri Oginni,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Working harder can create adaptations faster—and be a major confidence booster.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The assurance from Bondi that President Trump would not enforce the law was enough for Apple and Google to bring the app back.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2025
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An article that year published by the Heritage Foundation — the group whose Project 2025 now appears, despite some Trump assurances to the contrary, to be driving much of his second administration’s rollout — laid out the case against the CFPB’s very existence.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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But like lots of successful people, he’s earned his self-assurance day-by-day.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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With the self-assurance of an entrepreneur and the bluff of a big-time poker player, President Donald Trump inaugurated a new and uncertain era in U.S. trade relations this week.—
Jacob Turcotte,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Aplomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplomb. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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