as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
went to court to prove that her grandmother was no longer compos mentis and needed a legal guardian
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Recent Examples of compos mentis
Second, and more important, while Biden’s voice may be faltering, and some of his sentences rest incomplete, there is little question which candidate is less compos mentis than the other.
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Jack Rakove, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
Too a Real President meeting yesterday largely succeeded in its immediate goal: News coverage showed Trump in the act of president-ing with the air of a man who is, if not a stable genius, at least compos mentis.
—Jonathan Chait, Daily Intelligencer, 10 Jan. 2018
Jack Rakove, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
Too a Real President meeting yesterday largely succeeded in its immediate goal: News coverage showed Trump in the act of president-ing with the air of a man who is, if not a stable genius, at least compos mentis.
—Jonathan Chait, Daily Intelligencer, 10 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compos mentis
Adjective
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However, we've been inundated with previews and test builds as Google works toward general availability, which means a model is stable enough for long-term development work.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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The Riverside Police Department is seeking help from the public two days after the driver of a black SUV rammed through a group of demonstrators in downtown Riverside, running over a young woman who remains in critical condition but is stable.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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But the idea of an algorithm, which is as prone to generate nonsense as anything lucid, representing a deceased person’s thoughts or behaviors seems terrifying.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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These treatments can help people maintain their independence longer and make the most of their lucid years.—
Jim Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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The Mid-Atlantic has a 40% to 50% chance to experience above average temperatures, while states in the northeast have a 50% to 60% chance of above normal temperatures, according to NOAA’s outlook.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Schools that take a balanced approach to promoting digital literacy, healthy cell phone habits (including teaching students how to regulate their phone use), and mental health awareness will likely create more positive, inclusive learning environments in the long run.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Managing your weight with lupus means working with your healthcare team, possibly adjusting medications, eating a balanced diet, and finding ways to move your body.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s court challenge failed during his first term because his administration did not provide the U.S. Supreme Court with a rational government basis for terminating the program.—
Darren Soto,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The lowest level is known as rational basis review, and almost every law looked at that way is upheld.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Many everyday foods in Japan are super healthy, and the cuisine is based on natural, nutritious ingredients.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Primarily, passenger revenue grew a healthy 5.4% to £2.16 billion, as travel demand remained robust and was able to meet the higher capacity introduced.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Compos mentis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compos%20mentis. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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