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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One of the beneficiaries of this movement was Europe , where investors saw a stable but undervalued market.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cruz confirmed one victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, another in stable condition, and the third had minor injuries.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just like the Nômade property in Tulum, Nômade Temple Holbox is mindfulness focused to the core, offering experiences ranging from introductory yoga classes to more out-there wellness experiences like lucid dreaming sound journeys.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Floating somewhere between lucid dreams and nightmares, Desde el Coma feels like waking up gasping for air — a kaleidoscope of bruises, chaos, and resurrection.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The threat was uncovered as part of the Secret Service's normal work of protecting the president, his family and key administration officials, the source said.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Temperatures will also return to near normal, climbing to around 76 degrees on Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, nutrient-rich botanicals like sacha inchi and morete oil deeply hydrate hair follicles, leaving strands feeling nourished, balanced, and revitalized.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are ways that the Red Wings can configure a balanced attack, but that still leaves question marks throughout the top nine.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His entirely rational explanation for doing so is in the game story.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mass death, yes, but rational mass death.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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The analysis shows that aligning incentives toward prevention, early detection, and healthier lifestyles could lower employer premiums by $7,000 per person per year and help reduce chronic disease rates.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compos mentis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compos%20mentis. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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