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
Jack Rakove, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compos mentis
Adjective
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Offensively, that means giving quarterback Caleb Williams a more stable pocket to throw from.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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DeMar DeRozan led a balanced effort with 22 points for the Kings (35-35), who were missing Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Julie Butner, president and CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank, said the organization has been able to maintain balanced supply and distribution through the local food purchase agreement.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 40% of employees have cried at work in the past month, according to a new survey from Modern Health--an organization determined to create a healthier, more resilient workforce with personalized high-quality care.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The current ideal of a healthy, comfortable coupling has not been essential to the survival of the species.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Compos mentis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compos%20mentis. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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