as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
appeared self-composed for someone who had just been in a car accident
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Recent Examples of self-composed
In concert, Ochoa mixes traditional and self-composed son cubano numbers with boleros, guarachas and tangos.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-composed
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The Brooklyn native became the new IBF super lightweight champion with a composed and masterful boxing performance to defeat Liam Paro (25-1) on Saturday night in Puerto Rico.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 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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The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Overnight, helicopter crews worked to combat the fire, using water drops to suppress the flames, aided by relatively calm winds, the newspaper reported.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Indulge in an authentic Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath, enjoy a serene soak in the indoor heated pool or take advantage of a free daily yoga class.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Whatever your personal design style, color will play a big part in setting the tone for your home, and these sage green decorating ideas can be part of a restful, serene environment.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Dunn said he was disappointed that the Senate was unable to reach the two-thirds threshold needed to convict Trump after he was impeached by the House for his role in the Jan. 6 riots and his attempt to delay the peaceful transfer of power.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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While Monday’s outcome revived a U.S. tradition that launches the peaceful transfer of presidential power, what’s unclear is if Jan. 6, 2021, was the anomaly or if this year’s calm becomes the outlier.Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2025
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The cameras and databases of collected data are frequently used by police to search for suspects.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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At the fountain, the collected coins are weighed under the oversight of city police officers before Mr. Marchioni takes them to Caritas offices.Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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After making the roughly 30-mile journey north from Tahiti, Brando found 12 small coral islets, or motus, encircling a tranquil lagoon.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Self-composed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-composed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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