as in detachment
the absence of emotional involvement
her clinical coldness allows her to function in a job where she sees human misery every day
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Recent Examples of coldness
When Charles was set to come face to face with one of the brightest, youngest faces of American politics, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, he was met with only a coldness and reminder of the crimes of British imperialism.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
After the renovation, the restaurant connects more with its outdoor areas, features a pastel and beige color palette and solid wood tables with artisanal touches that follow the latest décor trends—moving away from minimalism and coldness.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of it has to do with the coldness of the skin.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Makio’s relationship with Shingo is rich and complicated, revealing new vulnerabilities in a character whose initially somewhat off-putting in her coldness.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Ideal snowmaking conditions today require a dewpoint temperature – the combination of coldness and humidity – of around 28 F (-2 C) or less.
—Sunshine Swetnam, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
This character often keeps her feelings to herself, not out of coldness but from a fear of becoming a burden to others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Large roof windows maximize natural light, and the interior decor makes use of coated plywood and glass to offset the coldness of the concrete.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The term implies godlike deftness and speed but also a certain impersonal coldness — skill at the expense of passion.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
After the renovation, the restaurant connects more with its outdoor areas, features a pastel and beige color palette and solid wood tables with artisanal touches that follow the latest décor trends—moving away from minimalism and coldness.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of it has to do with the coldness of the skin.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Makio’s relationship with Shingo is rich and complicated, revealing new vulnerabilities in a character whose initially somewhat off-putting in her coldness.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Ideal snowmaking conditions today require a dewpoint temperature – the combination of coldness and humidity – of around 28 F (-2 C) or less.
—Sunshine Swetnam, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
This character often keeps her feelings to herself, not out of coldness but from a fear of becoming a burden to others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Large roof windows maximize natural light, and the interior decor makes use of coated plywood and glass to offset the coldness of the concrete.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coldness
detachment
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Meanwhile, the Army recently established a new detachment for senior tech leaders, and its first four recruits included executives from Meta, Palantir, and OpenAI.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The French detachment said the Russian planes didn’t have switched-on transponders, file flight plans or enter into radio contact.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Coldness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coldness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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