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 quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
That created a vacancy at the heart of Wolves’ back three which Bueno, the eight-time Uruguay international, has filled with the minimum of fuss and a level of composure and calmness that has taken many by surprise.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
That created a vacancy at the heart of Wolves’ back three which Bueno, the eight-time Uruguay international, has filled with the minimum of fuss and a level of composure and calmness that has taken many by surprise.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Clutter has been linked to higher stress levels, lower focus, and feelings of tension or irritability, whereas clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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But Kostyuk has the freedom and serenity afforded by confidence — as well as motivation from facing the 19-year-old Russian at the business end of a tournament peppered with reminders of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Set the scene Guests flock here from the US, many from cold-weather states like Colorado and the Northeast, looking for a piece of serenity by the sand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Bain said following Thursday’s heat, an offshore jetstream flow that has compressed the marine layer and the Bay Area’s natural coolness will give way to the usual onshore flow.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Adaptive leadership requires people to disturb equilibrium, surface uncomfortable truths and sustain productive tension long enough for learning to occur.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all too often reserved for hot sandwiches like cheesesteaks or patty melts.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Whether those assurances will ease concerns among some fans remains to be seen as South Florida prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for the tournament.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Tehran has long maintained that any broader cease-fire arrangement would need to include assurances regarding Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 June 2026
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Herald photojournalist José Iglesias, who shared numerous assignments with Chardy, including covering the 2010 Haiti earthquake, noted his patient, determined equanimity in difficult moments.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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By multiple accounts, Gorman is getting praise as a steady hand who steered the selection process with equanimity and a distance from the key players that gave him perspective on what Disney needed most.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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