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
And after being peppered with 13 shots in the third period, Wallstedt kept his composure and helped the Wild salvage the extra point.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
On First Take, Ohanian took the opportunity to clap back with composure and wit.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The nine-time Grammy winner kept her composure, freed herself and kept walking without missing much of a beat.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The Trojans will need to maintain composure from top to bottom, especially late in the game.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
On First Take, Ohanian took the opportunity to clap back with composure and wit.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The nine-time Grammy winner kept her composure, freed herself and kept walking without missing much of a beat.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The Trojans will need to maintain composure from top to bottom, especially late in the game.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for composure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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What stood out on a visit was the relative quiet, a calmness that contrasted to the other side of the complex, where reporters hover in the briefing room and the double doors of the West Wing.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Yet the calmness of these denials aroused American suspicion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the facility, there are several beautifully intimate and cozy seating areas to relax and enjoy the serenity of the space between services.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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As one of the century-old resort’s five distinct accommodations, the Beach Club offers seaside serenity that’s worth seeking out in the doldrums of winter.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Introduced in 1963 as Coca-Cola’s first diet soda, Tab and its unforgettable hot pink can became a symbol of individuality and effortless coolness — and when it was discontinued in October 2020, its absence left a surprisingly large void for its loyal fans.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Walmart shoppers rave that the quilt provides the perfect coolness while still being comfy.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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That equilibrium was thought to be because of cloud cover.—
Ryan Green,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, the Fed is highly attuned to the downside risks to a labor market caught in a fragile ‘low hiring, low firing’ equilibrium.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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His legal team condemned the plan as unconstitutional and punitive, warning that without assurances from Liberia, Abrego Garcia could be sent back to El Salvador.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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German journalism unions have voiced concerns over the editorial direction of ProSieben under MFE, which led to Berlusconi providing assurances to senior government ministers that independence would remain.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sound advice, but for an Asian American trying to break into Hollywood, maintaining such equanimity was easier said than done.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The equanimity in Wear’s presentation was a stark contrast to Charlie Kirk’s confrontational style.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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