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
Atlanta was a story of American striving and creative success, now rooted in the unshakable consciousness of financial insecurity and racial discrimination.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Burns, the administration’s de facto Putin whisperer, had heard it all before and understood that the Russian leader’s paranoid obsession with Ukraine was real and unshakable.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Season two builds upon the unexpected tenderness of their meet-cute, threading their unshakable bond into the series’ larger mysteries.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Think of James Bond’s unshakable resolve, John Wayne’s grit, or the early superheroes, defined by their power more than their humanity.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Burns, the administration’s de facto Putin whisperer, had heard it all before and understood that the Russian leader’s paranoid obsession with Ukraine was real and unshakable.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Season two builds upon the unexpected tenderness of their meet-cute, threading their unshakable bond into the series’ larger mysteries.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
Think of James Bond’s unshakable resolve, John Wayne’s grit, or the early superheroes, defined by their power more than their humanity.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Windham’s exclusive 1,200-acre mountain, with an elevation of 3,100 feet, is known for its pristine, uncrowded slopes—providing the perfect setting for an intimate and serene ski experience.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, there’s no doubt the wellness oasis is every bit as thoughtful and serene as the rest of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other users weighed in with a more nonchalant mindset.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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His distinctive nonchalant California glam aesthetic has evolved in his properties throughout the West Coast.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Floria is a portrait of unflappable repression, the sort of level of stress that numbs the muscles in the face to be nothing other than blank.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other organizations told their staff to refrain from speaking their minds on social media or to members of the press, reflecting a certain amount of fear and uncertainty in the ranks of usually unflappable civil servants and humanitarian workers.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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That said, the stock market was unshaken, with the S&P 500 merrily climbing its way to another record close.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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The energy sector in 2024 was marked by steady progress rather than seismic shifts, with moderate oil prices reflecting a year largely unshaken by geopolitical turbulence.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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