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as in indifference
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as in distance
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Recent Examples of aloofness
Your sudden aloofness could hurt a loved one!
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Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
And although that single failure doesn’t disqualify him from being able to lead, some of his other qualities — obsessive perfectionism, hyper-focus that can come off as aloofness, a tendency to go his own way — aren’t always serving him well in tense moments such as this one.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Remaining silent may shroud those in power in a cloak of untouchability, projecting confidence in their authority — but also aloofness.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
And although that single failure doesn’t disqualify him from being able to lead, some of his other qualities — obsessive perfectionism, hyper-focus that can come off as aloofness, a tendency to go his own way — aren’t always serving him well in tense moments such as this one.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Remaining silent may shroud those in power in a cloak of untouchability, projecting confidence in their authority — but also aloofness.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloofness
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Young workers have adapted to instability, ambiguity, automation, debt and institutional indifference for years now.—
Jennie Glazer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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All to the utter indifference of a Hollywood that hadn’t even bothered to hear of him.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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As to what there is to see along the way, Miss Manners hopes that whoever follows will have the common courtesy, if not the common sense, to follow at a modest distance and with eyes elsewhere — no ifs, ands, buts or butts.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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Biology Dictates Decision Quality In Leadership Leaders are judged on many factors, including their energy, presence, composure, appearance, and consistency.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Then the release, the arrival, the return to self, and a lazy, funny sort of shyness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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There was no awkwardness or shyness.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Her skin—something known as Frubber, a porous patented blend of fleshlike elastic polymers—stretched over a structure of plastic and titanium, and there was no flicker of bashfulness.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Then his campaign was done with modesty and humor, without pretention or obvious promises that would never be kept.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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What the report recommends is telling in its modesty.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The reticence of Cartland’s heroes belies agonies of loneliness.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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In fact, during the oral argument, several of the justices expressed reticence about further reforms that might commercialize college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloofness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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