Examples of even-keeled in a Sentence
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My dad was even-keeled, and nothing if not practical.
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Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Finally, there is salesman Steve (Warren Burke), who’s the most even-keeled of the bunch.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
First, the Wild stayed even-keeled and confident in their special teams, which have been among the NHL’s best in the second half of the season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2026
Tien’s game is more even-keeled and difficult to destabilize than Fonseca’s, and his court craft and unexpected power and angles are more difficult to adapt to at first sight, but Fonseca’s ability to blast winners is more easily digestible to casual fans.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The coach has been teaching the sophomore to stay even-keeled in games and hustle.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
The former band room buddies are attempting to remain even-keeled in the wake of their rise by staying focused on their collective goals and enjoying the moment.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The dude is steady, even-keeled, doesn’t appear to get rattled.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Finally, there is salesman Steve (Warren Burke), who’s the most even-keeled of the bunch.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
First, the Wild stayed even-keeled and confident in their special teams, which have been among the NHL’s best in the second half of the season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2026
Tien’s game is more even-keeled and difficult to destabilize than Fonseca’s, and his court craft and unexpected power and angles are more difficult to adapt to at first sight, but Fonseca’s ability to blast winners is more easily digestible to casual fans.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The coach has been teaching the sophomore to stay even-keeled in games and hustle.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
The former band room buddies are attempting to remain even-keeled in the wake of their rise by staying focused on their collective goals and enjoying the moment.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The dude is steady, even-keeled, doesn’t appear to get rattled.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even-keeled. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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