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
Ruffier was impressed by Bresson’s composure and willingness to engage.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Kame, a sophomore guard, showed her composure by scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
But there’s a fine line between keeping your composure and matching the energy in those moments.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Compared to the recent crunch time losses to Arkansas State and Southern Miss, Texas State played with more composure against Louisiana.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Kame, a sophomore guard, showed her composure by scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
But there’s a fine line between keeping your composure and matching the energy in those moments.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Compared to the recent crunch time losses to Arkansas State and Southern Miss, Texas State played with more composure against Louisiana.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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These delicious gummies support calmness and relaxation without the use of melatonin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Morales and the other aquatic performers had to master the art of finding calmness and holding their breath for at least 45 seconds.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Framed by lush hillsides and untouched greenery, the secluded cove feels worlds away from the rest of St Barth’s, with calm, crystal clear water and a sense of near-total serenity.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The impact of that realization, combined with the serenity and natural beauty of the canyon, make an unforgettable first impression.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Of course, the brand is known for its classic coolness and quality, especially since it’s made of 99 percent cotton for total comfort.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2025
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What does coolness mean right now?—
The Editors,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These familiar crystals exist in thermal equilibrium, maintaining their structure without energy input.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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After the system reaches equilibrium, the programmers can read the solution in the new configuration of the resonators.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chicago and Illinois, unfortunately, have been unable to offer such assurances.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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But probabilities are less sexy than proclamations, ambiguities less attractive than assurances—or so the rising number of storm-hyping accounts on social media seem to suggest.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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China, which has invested billions in Venezuela and counts Caracas as a strategic partner, will not view American intervention with equanimity.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
3 Jan. 2026
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Huge numbers of African people were living out their lives, often in peace and equanimity, when out of nowhere, armed men appeared.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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