as in calm
not easily panicked or upset
we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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Recent Examples of unshakable
Summoning an unshakable atmosphere in the vein of John Carpenter’s Halloween, Dougherty crafts a thoroughly consistent anthology film.
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EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The songs on Stevenson’s sophomore effort are poised, nearly unshakable.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
None of them had ever started, owned, or run a business, making the transition from a dream to a thriving studio a monumental leap that took years of diligent saving, education, and unshakable faith.
—Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
But there’s one issue on which Trump has remained an unshakable man of principle: his love for fossil fuels and his disdain for renewable energy, especially wind power.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The songs on Stevenson’s sophomore effort are poised, nearly unshakable.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
None of them had ever started, owned, or run a business, making the transition from a dream to a thriving studio a monumental leap that took years of diligent saving, education, and unshakable faith.
—Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
But there’s one issue on which Trump has remained an unshakable man of principle: his love for fossil fuels and his disdain for renewable energy, especially wind power.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
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The show’s continuing appeal hinges largely on Guralnik; her calm demeanor and sharp analytical framing guide the participants (and the audience) toward astute insights about their relationship patterns.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Children who used to be violent have become calmer, and violence against children has significantly decreased.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These healthy habits also help optimize the bedtime routine by eliminating stimulation and creating structure, which can help mitigate overwhelm and prepare you for a more serene morning.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The only team with double figures of wins this season is Liverpool, who have stood out as a model of relatively serene stability, while most of those beneath them have thrashed about like fish on the deck of a ship.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Chilling video showed a Mississippi teen murder suspect's nonchalant attitude after allegedly shooting and killing her mother, with the girl seen texting following the act.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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The moment was so nonchalant that Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even notice what had happened from the bench.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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Despite being an unflappable beauty, Lesa seems to have struggled to connect with the women, and the dinner scene is a perfect example.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 25 June 2024
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Nowak is a steady, unflappable volunteer who shows up every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon to make sure the work is completed properly.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The team’s droll, imperturbable manager, Dave Roberts, spent much of his summer issuing medical briefings on infirm pitchers.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Minsky is the very opposite: chipper, imperturbable, and with impeccable manners.Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 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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Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021
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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
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Their reunion plays out in real time and is one of Leigh’s most unforgettable scenes, with Blethyn’s unbridled, volcanic emotions matched harmoniously by Jean-Baptiste’s conflicted but unshaken compulsion to stay.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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At her death in 2022, Elizabeth was queen of a cosmopolitan liberal democracy with almost no real political powers left to her, but her remarkably strong aura of stateliness remained unshaken despite decades of familial royal scandal.Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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