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as in patient
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
after waiting six years for permission to immigrate to the U.S., the family is stoic about a six-month postponement
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as in numb
not feeling or showing emotion
at her husband's funeral she remained stoic, and only a few imagined the depth of her grief
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Recent Examples of stoic
There was sympathetic ovation from Leicester fans once the protest ended after five minutes and stoic defending was eventually undone by second-half goals from Leicester defenders Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The film also gave Lerman a chance to flex comedic muscles rarely seen in his more stoic roles.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
The typically stoic Powell looked at Trump and began shaking his head.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Turner is a man of few words, the sort of grizzled, stoic mountain man that prefers a horse to a truck, and animals to people.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The film also gave Lerman a chance to flex comedic muscles rarely seen in his more stoic roles.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
The typically stoic Powell looked at Trump and began shaking his head.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Turner is a man of few words, the sort of grizzled, stoic mountain man that prefers a horse to a truck, and animals to people.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoic
Adjective
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Through the strategic integration of AI, organizations can simultaneously improve patient outcomes, drive efficiency and enhance operational responsibilities.—
Mammon Baloch,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To supplement those real-life cases, providers visit simulation labs, do monthly mock scenarios, and review advanced skills, such as using an ultrasound to help guide breathing tubes into patient airways.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the president delivered the White House briefing, Jackson’s right arm started getting numb.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Standing on the mountain, my legs were 80 percent numb from the waist down.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The story of children financially supporting their immigrant parents can feed into the myth of the Asian American model minority, which, in part, stereotypes Asian Americans as obedient, hard-working and uncomplaining.—
Mike Dang,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2023
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Queen Elizabeth II was formal, interested, uncomplaining, and always respectful.—
Caitlin Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
12 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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The pair stood almost motionless in the middle of the road, ears swiveling, eyes calm but watchful.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Her ability to maintain a positive outlook while embracing both her calm and vibrant sides reveals a thoughtful and authentic individual who grows through challenges and connections.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When zero hour arrived, on a muggy Thursday afternoon, her manner was one of resigned acquiescence.—
Ned Zeman,
Outside,
14 Nov. 2021
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Just 14 yards on resigned run plays were, however, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the drama can be very stolid, borderline dull at times.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Michelle DeYoung was a somewhat stolid Herodias, Piotr Buszewski a fiercely ardent Narraboth.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Sedaris will play Laurel Hammond-Muntz, the headstrong and devoted head writer and executive producer of the popular late-night talk show Way Late. Richter as Mickey Muntz, the hilarious but long-suffering sidekick to Scotty Bristol (Stephen Colbert), the host of Way Late.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wendell Pierce was a veteran in the industry before landing the role of Bunk, homicide detective and long-suffering partner to McNulty.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Schuyler was impassive and outwardly calm, but in his very calm projected a certain vulnerability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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The calm pool, impassive and lovely, kept tempting me.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Stoic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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