as in collected
free from emotional or mental agitation
stayed composed and focused despite all of the distractions
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as in prepared
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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as in comprised
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Recent Examples of composed
Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly, the local hero, all boyhood Arsenal spirit wrapped into a mature and composed performance, whooped buoyantly at the crowd when he was barged towards the nearest exit.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
It's composed of five EPs Stevens made for loved ones through the years, many of whom helped complete the set, giving the Christmas album's aura an extra personable touch.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly, the local hero, all boyhood Arsenal spirit wrapped into a mature and composed performance, whooped buoyantly at the crowd when he was barged towards the nearest exit.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Botnets, composed of ordinary devices like phones, smart thermostats, or webcams, are a growing threat.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
It's composed of five EPs Stevens made for loved ones through the years, many of whom helped complete the set, giving the Christmas album's aura an extra personable touch.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composed
Adjective
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Longtime collector and principal designer Deborah Lund curates an exceptional mix of contemporary art, midcentury pieces, and vintage lighting in her interiors, blending styles and historical influences for a collected look.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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But Umberg’s bill seeks to outright mandate that companies can only use the collected neural data for the purpose for which it was intended to be used and disposed of when done.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Third-party experts are well-equipped to build comprehensive talent agendas, and addressing this proactively allows investors to be prepared for the challenges ahead.—
Dan Hawkins,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Scotland youth international has several admirers in Europe prepared to provide a first-team pathway and a wage of more than £20,000 a week.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Carter’s look comprised a corset top with crystal embellishments and matching pants featuring a slit around the knees to improve her mobility during the performance.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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Each unit comprised a photon transceiver and a digital processing unit, and the devices were hooked together via 10 km of dedicated optical fiber.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Stormy seas along the California coast calmed a bit for the Christmas holiday, but powerful ocean waves were expected to return to the Bay Area for the rest of the week.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The tea bags studied by the Barcelona scientists contained polypropylene, cellulose and nylon, but there are many tea bags in stores which are plastic free.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Once water has been introduced, provide the dog with treats and praise while bathing them, and remain calm and confident.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), working with police and military investigators, is probing whether Yoon's actions constituted rebellion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In a forum on Eleven Warriors, a popular Buckeyes fan website, a commenter recently polled fellow fans about what constituted success this season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Don’t be lulled into assuming that the questions you’re being asked are as singularly focused as the actual words might suggest.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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During the 13-day trial, some of Girardi’s former clients testified that they had been lulled into complacency by Girardi’s role in securing the landmark $333 million settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric that was featured in the 2000 movie Erin Brockovich, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Composed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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