as in calmness
evenness of emotions or temper
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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Recent Examples of composure
With the composure of a forward, Gvardiol takes the ball in his stride, chops onto his weaker right and slots into the far corner.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Palou wants his first Indy 500 win Palou, known for his calm, consistency and composure on the track, has yet to win the Indy 500.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Charles took over offensively after the heated moment with 11 points in the third quarter alone, but the rest of the team struggled to maintain composure at either end.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
That’s a box that Brooks could check Friday as the Griffins take on JSerra in the Division 2 championship at 7 p.m.
Brooks, 14, is an attractive pick because of her composure, location and improvement.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Palou wants his first Indy 500 win Palou, known for his calm, consistency and composure on the track, has yet to win the Indy 500.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Charles took over offensively after the heated moment with 11 points in the third quarter alone, but the rest of the team struggled to maintain composure at either end.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
That’s a box that Brooks could check Friday as the Griffins take on JSerra in the Division 2 championship at 7 p.m.
Brooks, 14, is an attractive pick because of her composure, location and improvement.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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Whether through silent tea rituals or hikes along Dragon’s Back, the city wants to prove that serenity is possible even in the shadow of skyscrapers.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Practice intentionally throwing yourself off balance a little bit so your body must work to find its equilibrium again.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia’s chairmanship helped maintain this equilibrium by avoiding escalatory language while keeping diplomatic channels to Beijing open.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The vote remained open for more than three hours Saturday night as holdouts met with Senate GOP leaders to seek assurances on the bill.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Our assurance stems from a thorough evaluation that contrasts its current valuation with its historical operating performance and financial health.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The meticulous equanimity with which Jordan weathers his own personal conflicts, including the mounting obligations of being No. 1 on most call sheets, comes from years of experience.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Ambition, drive and zeal are frequently components of a leader’s success, but equanimity is an equally important strength, particularly in a crisis.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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