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1
as in nonchalant
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as in disgusted
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Recent Examples of blasé
But do not make the mistake of thinking that serial winners would not quite like to win something else, or that City fans would be blase about it in any way.
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
The blase attitude is not uncommon in Kyiv, where many residents appear to be confronting the prospect of an enemy at the gates with a mix of stoicism and resignation, if not outright bewilderment at the presence of so many foreigners asking darkly about imminent conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, ajc, 20 Oct. 2021
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Oct. 2021
Trump voters interviewed this week were almost blase about their president's health scare, describing it as an unavoidable part of his work and travel schedule.
—Michelle L. Price and Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.
—Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018
Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
The blase attitude is not uncommon in Kyiv, where many residents appear to be confronting the prospect of an enemy at the gates with a mix of stoicism and resignation, if not outright bewilderment at the presence of so many foreigners asking darkly about imminent conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, ajc, 20 Oct. 2021
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Oct. 2021
Trump voters interviewed this week were almost blase about their president's health scare, describing it as an unavoidable part of his work and travel schedule.
—Michelle L. Price and Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.
—Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasé
Adjective
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The partnership marks a stylistic evolution for White, who previously channeled classic Americana and nonchalant cool in campaigns for Calvin Klein.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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From left: Bruno the cat takes an interested sniff at a banana, before pulling back and making a disgusted face.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The bride was especially hurt by the groom's disgusted response to her appearance in front of all of their family members and friends.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The ladies get into a few tiffs over Michael Jordan’s son, because Pippen is annoyed that a few of them still follow him on Instagram.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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That’s one of the top-line findings in a new survey by First Insight, suggesting that inflation-weary shoppers are annoyed and growing suspicious of major retailers' announcements about rising import costs.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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This linen-blend duo includes breezy trousers and a relaxed-fit top—wear them together for an effortlessly cool plane outfit, or mix and match with other vacation staples.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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The collection is chock full of floaty dresses, breezy kaftans, and airy separates, hand-crafted in India within a family-run workshop.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The condition occurs when the band of connective tissue spanning your arch, called your plantar fascia, becomes inflamed and irritated, which can happen for a bunch of reasons—after all, plantar fasciitis plagues as many as two million people yearly in the US.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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Calamine lotion: This topical treatment contains zinc oxide, which can soothe irritated or itchy skin.6 Medicated shampoo: Shampoos that contain medical-grade coal tar can help reduce eczema symptoms on your scalp.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Finally, with homicides soaring to record levels, exasperated authorities pivoted to a novel strategy: Mexico filed a $10-billion suit in U.S. federal court seeking to have Smith & Wesson and other signature manufacturers held accountable for the country’s epidemic of shooting deaths.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Sabalenka was often frustrated during the first set, remonstrating and shouting at herself and frequently turning around to look at her team with an exasperated look on her face.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Washington brings world-weary gravitas to the role, showing a man who’s not just avenging others, but reckoning with his own guilt.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Presidents can rally world-weary Americans to coalesce on foreign policy.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blasé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blas%C3%A9. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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