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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Between the Loewe amenities, generous cuisine, spacious rooms, serenity, and its sharp and geometric architecture Can Jaume is the under-the-radar hotel to know in Ibiza.—
Rebecca Suhrawardi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Walking through its spaces reveals environments that invite serenity and hope: indoor gardens, murals, reading rooms, artwork on the walls and even a piano in the lobby.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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After years of living alone, Rhoda takes in a lodger, but the change unsettles the equilibrium of her home.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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The show presents surfing as a balance between surrendering to nature while conquering a wave, a push-pull dynamic that can only work in equilibrium, and McNamara has been a compelling personification of that, someone who trains and strives and competes to maintain sangfroid.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 May 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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