self-poise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-poise
Noun
  • Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Argentina’s reforms underscore the importance of political will in unlocking this potential, highlighting both the opportunities and pitfalls of investing in volatile economies.
    Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Once in the bedroom, Peters said Oren removed her clothes against her will and raped her, the suit says.
    Charles Rabin and, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Ultimately, the Cougars’ willpower won out at Allen Fieldhouse, while crucial mistakes cost No. 12 KU (14-5, 5-3 Big 12).
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
  • For many, confronting weight challenges requires more than willpower.
    Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Breakdown The only fighter to go the distance with Beterbiev, Bivol looks to even the score with the man who handed him his first career loss.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The university, which is a private Christian institution, wants to put distance between itself and the fictional team.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.
    Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The training not only hones physical skills but also instills self-discipline and a foundation for personal growth.
    Leafy Yun Ye, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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