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as in indifference
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as in distance
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Recent Examples of aloofness
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.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Reached by phone, the father comes off as a cold, uncaring man, and Pacino portrays him with chilling aloofness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
In its breadth and aloofness, Death to Order feels like a distant cousin of Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y, Johan Grimonprez’s cavorting 1997 documentary about airliner hijackings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
As to these particular colleagues, Miss Manners would have no trouble treating them with a professional aloofness.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Reached by phone, the father comes off as a cold, uncaring man, and Pacino portrays him with chilling aloofness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
In its breadth and aloofness, Death to Order feels like a distant cousin of Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y, Johan Grimonprez’s cavorting 1997 documentary about airliner hijackings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
As to these particular colleagues, Miss Manners would have no trouble treating them with a professional aloofness.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloofness
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This sent the clear message to Harvard's Jewish and Israeli community that the indifference was not an accident; they were being intentionally excluded and effectively denied equal access to educational opportunities.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Despite indifference from local authorities and the host family, Sarah goes on a search for her daughter that spirals into a dangerous race against time.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Atmos also urged anyone who suspects a natural gas leak to leave the area immediately and, from a safe distance, call 911 and its 24‑hour emergency line at (866) 322‑8667.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Red carpets outside venues like the Paramount Theatre remain accessible (from a distance).—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 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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Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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His consistent composure is his greatest advantage.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her name is Minnie, but her shyness leans toward the mousy, though no one would ever say that to her, least of all her beloved and extremely outgoing best friend, Callie (Chloe Coleman).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 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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In a city where architectural bombast has often been favored over architectural quality, the White House has stood apart for its grace and modesty.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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In lieu of a top, Suki Waterhouse wore two peacock feathers, designed by Tamara Ralph, rendered in gold crystal — the glittering tendrils just about protecting her modesty.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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In Florida’s capital, there was little stomach for persistent deep-state reticence.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Part of me thinks Americans’ reticence is political.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloofness. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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