self-poised

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-poised
Adjective
  • No actor on TV is making a meal out of language like Tramell Tillman, and no character on TV is being punished for that imperturbable mellifluousness like Severance middle manager Seth Milchick.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Their integration into the cybersecurity workforce not only mitigates these risks but also capitalizes on a disciplined and mission-oriented talent pool.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Anecdotal evidence and formal studies alike point out that women, on average, may achieve higher returns by sticking to disciplined strategies, trading less frequently and focusing on fundamentals.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation, agile remains an unshakable foundation, guiding teams toward success in the age of AI and beyond.
    Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • For generations, the color has had an unshakable hold on artists and literary types — including Pablo Picasso, Elvis Presley and Joan Didion.
    Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • If there is a Hall of Fame trainer who wouldn’t flinch taking on Disruptor and Ortiz, the unflappable South Dakotan, William I. Mott, is prime among them.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The show was so popular that a young Jim Carrey did an impression of the famously unflappable Woolery on In Living Color.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.
    Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021
  • The seemingly nerveless Floridian, a ferocious competitor at the best of times, hit back in style to close with two birdies in his last three holes for a round of 69 in the process sending a very clear message to his rivals out there.
    Patrick Snell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2020
Adjective
  • But Ukraine should be able to cope—with bombs whose guidance systems are self-contained.
    David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The newer Go travel version is even more lightweight, self-contained, and remains beautifully customizable to your own perfect taste.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The need to be self-sufficient in energy is greater than any time since the First and Second World Wars.
    Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • That self-sufficient mindset propelled her to success but eventually became a barrier to growth.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This creates a nurturing environment that boosts not just the kids' learning outcomes but also inspires parents to continue their own educational journeys and become more self-reliant.
    Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Carney rejected the notion that Canada should bow to U.S. pressure, vowing instead to forge new trade corridors and build a self-reliant economy.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Self-poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poised. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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