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as in indifference
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as in distance
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His aloofness has extended even to those who find common cause with him, like Representative Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat and fellow Missourian who took to social media to concur with Mr. Hawley’s support for improved rural mail delivery and for banning stock trading for members of Congress.
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Robert Draper, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In the novel, the moneyed and prideful Darcy’s aloofness betrays his uncertainty over whether to consort with those of lower station and lesser breeding.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Nations that had spent centuries calculating the power relationships in their own regions were slow to appreciate the impact of this distant deus ex machina, which, after long periods of indifference and aloofness, could suddenly swoop in and transform the balance of power.
—Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2021
The 52-year-old who grew up in privilege in San Diego, played high school golf with Phil Mickelson and graduated from Cal Poly before moving to Modesto to sell fertilizer for a living, addresses a character trait the media often seized upon and jurors found off-putting: aloofness.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Robert Draper, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In the novel, the moneyed and prideful Darcy’s aloofness betrays his uncertainty over whether to consort with those of lower station and lesser breeding.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Nations that had spent centuries calculating the power relationships in their own regions were slow to appreciate the impact of this distant deus ex machina, which, after long periods of indifference and aloofness, could suddenly swoop in and transform the balance of power.
—Robert Kagan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2021
The 52-year-old who grew up in privilege in San Diego, played high school golf with Phil Mickelson and graduated from Cal Poly before moving to Modesto to sell fertilizer for a living, addresses a character trait the media often seized upon and jurors found off-putting: aloofness.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloofness
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The first count is first-degree murder under an extreme indifference theory and the second count is first-degree murder with intent after deliberation.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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Soliman, a 45-year-old from Egypt, is now facing two first-degree murder charges – one for extreme indifference and the other with intent and after deliberation, the district attorney’s office said.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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But the other pole, blithe unconcern, carries its own dangers.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Not ten feet away, a man moved his bowels beside a street near Union Square, while pedestrians passed him with the unconcern of people already elsewhere, émigrés to a pixelated country beyond the reach of others’ desperation.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Beating Indiana to even the series in Game 4 on the road, then holding their composure to win Game 7 at home, would be harder than opening a bottle of Champagne.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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Their average rotation age was among the youngest ever for a champion, and yet their composure never wavered under the bright lights.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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The lace veils are another old tradition within the Catholic church and worn to symbolize modesty and respect.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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Presently, swapping her reticence for a politely commanding air, Victor unfolded herself from the tiny stool and approached the hostess stand.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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The Supreme Court's reticence to stop President Donald Trump from revoking automatic birthright citizenship to anyone born in the United States has set off shockwaves among migrant communities.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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This convincing image of masculine self-possession is misleading: A label mentions that René, who never established a career and fell into debt, died for reasons unknown shortly after the work was completed.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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With a powerful high that wears off in less than an hour, some addicts are compelled to use upwards of 20 to 30 times a day, leaving fleeting windows of self-possession.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloofness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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