self-poise

noun

Definition of self-poisenext
as in composure

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  1. composure
  2. will
  3. willpower
  4. distance
  5. self-discipline
Noun
  • That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of composure
Noun
  • The Belarusian opposition told Newsweek on Thursday that the country's leader Alexander Lukashenko was acting against the will of the Belarusian people and handing the country over to Vladimir Putin.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The right time to write an ethical will is any time.
    Jann E. Freed, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of will
Noun
  • Mindset Influence: Practicing breath holds improves your willpower and tolerance for uncertainty.
    Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • His freestyle raps, already being filtered out of his schedule, were replaced by relentless passion and willpower mantras.
    Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 July 2024
Definition of willpower
Noun
  • The additional distance required to get around the arena and in front of the box added a mile and changed to the marathon’s original 25-mile distance.
    Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Later, as the family take a picture together, Eunice suddenly looks past the camera and into the distance.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of distance
Noun
  • For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • To thrive as a leader under pressure, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and unwavering commitment to personal and team well-being are non-negotiable.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-discipline
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