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Recent Examples of even-keeled
Friends today describe Jackson as even-keeled and humble.
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Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
David Tendler, deliberate and even-keeled, recommends an aggressive response and files an immediate TRO, or Temporary Restraining Order, forcing Han to stop his demolition.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
The Georgia native is known for being even-keeled and having a healthy perspective on work/life balance.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
While tribute concerts can sometimes be fawning, heavy-handed affairs, the celebration of Keith, who died in February at 62 after battling stomach cancer, was as even-keeled as its honoree.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024
The day’s main event was less than 15 minutes away, but Schnall remained even-keeled and mustered a smile while heading into a ballroom inside McCormick Place.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024
Which is all very even-keeled and level-headed, but, a little like with Veronica Lee’s insistently winsome score, the lack of inflection in the film’s infinitely broad-spectrum compassion can sometimes feel less like restraint and more like timidity.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2024
Lamar Jackson has been as even-keeled as any player can possibly be this season and seems ready to capture the moment.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2024
Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
David Tendler, deliberate and even-keeled, recommends an aggressive response and files an immediate TRO, or Temporary Restraining Order, forcing Han to stop his demolition.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
The Georgia native is known for being even-keeled and having a healthy perspective on work/life balance.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
While tribute concerts can sometimes be fawning, heavy-handed affairs, the celebration of Keith, who died in February at 62 after battling stomach cancer, was as even-keeled as its honoree.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024
The day’s main event was less than 15 minutes away, but Schnall remained even-keeled and mustered a smile while heading into a ballroom inside McCormick Place.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024
Which is all very even-keeled and level-headed, but, a little like with Veronica Lee’s insistently winsome score, the lack of inflection in the film’s infinitely broad-spectrum compassion can sometimes feel less like restraint and more like timidity.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2024
Lamar Jackson has been as even-keeled as any player can possibly be this season and seems ready to capture the moment.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
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Gentle and well-balanced may not be terms often used to describe the ingredient, but in Paltrow’s (surely very soft) hands, anything is possible.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
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Experts say the best way to get micronutrients is to eat a nutritious and well-balanced diet that contains plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains.Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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Relatedly, the 46-year-old operated with the authoritative confidence, innate effortlessness and unruffled smoothness of an artist who knows his mix of talent, staying power and legacy constitute a rarity in the world of modern R&B.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Every year, on the anniversary of Gina’s vanishing, Colter pays Frank a most unwelcome visit — and this latest one ends with the typically unruffled reward-seeker putting Frank in a chokehold.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Oct. 2024
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The show’s continuing appeal hinges largely on Guralnik; her calm demeanor and sharp analytical framing guide the participants (and the audience) toward astute insights about their relationship patterns.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Favre appeared stunned but stayed calm during the engagement.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nowak is a steady, unflappable volunteer who shows up every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon to make sure the work is completed properly.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fellow All-Star Devin Booker was seemingly unflappable, scoring a game-high 40 points on 11-of-18 shooting (5 for 9 from 3-point range) with eight assists.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
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But despite all of these risks, investors seem largely unperturbed, with the S&P 500 Index setting another record just this week.Royce Branning, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
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Many share her unperturbed attitude at Beth Juliana, a residential complex with some 100 apartments and some 200 residents that was established in 1979 by and for olim, or immigrants, from the Netherlands.Canaan Lidor, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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Despite higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, economic growth has persisted, driven by steady consumer spending and ongoing hiring by employers.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This type of bankruptcy is for qualified individuals who are behind on their debt payments but make a steady income.Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults.The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024
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Because this woman is way too wise and well-adjusted.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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