as in calmness
evenness of emotions or temper
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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Recent Examples of composure
Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Horton showed his composure by not getting rattled when runners reached base, six on hits and two via a walk, knowing how quickly games can get away from pitchers in this atmosphere.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
At the event, Brooks struggled to avoid conversations where Gleb’s name was brought up but did her best to maintain her composure.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
By the director’s standards, this is a sober and distinctly mature film, centered by the unwavering composure of Servillo’s De Santis.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Horton showed his composure by not getting rattled when runners reached base, six on hits and two via a walk, knowing how quickly games can get away from pitchers in this atmosphere.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
At the event, Brooks struggled to avoid conversations where Gleb’s name was brought up but did her best to maintain her composure.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
By the director’s standards, this is a sober and distinctly mature film, centered by the unwavering composure of Servillo’s De Santis.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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Jared has a constant calmness about how crazy the day is.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s nothing quite as soothing as the drowsy calmness that washes over you when your partner runs their hands through your hair.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after midnight, the burners remember, their serenity was interrupted by a group of law enforcement officers who entered the camp to ask questions.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They are defined under equilibrium conditions where the system is stable over time.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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But while the market appears balanced, the transition from summer languidity to fall busyness could set the stage for a sharp transition in dynamics and an equilibrium shock.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Seymour’s early departure left manager Bob Melvin with 23 outs to cover, but San Francisco’s bullpen provided equanimity and kept the team in the game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The core realities of rising earnings into 2026, generous corporate-credit conditions, faith in the AI theme and the market's sturdy trend itself help to explain the indexes' equanimity.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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