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slang keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment a Greek island that's the current favorite of the cool crowd

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to cause to lose heat cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream

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How is the word cool different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of cool are collected, composed, imperturbable, nonchalant, and unruffled. While all these words mean "free from agitation or excitement," cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.

kept a cool head

Where would collected be a reasonable alternative to cool?

The words collected and cool can be used in similar contexts, but collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.

the nurse stayed calm and collected

When is composed a more appropriate choice than cool?

While in some cases nearly identical to cool, composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.

the composed pianist gave a flawless concert

When can imperturbable be used instead of cool?

Although the words imperturbable and cool have much in common, imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.

the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling

When is it sensible to use nonchalant instead of cool?

The meanings of nonchalant and cool largely overlap; however, nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.

a nonchalant driver

When might unruffled be a better fit than cool?

In some situations, the words unruffled and cool are roughly equivalent. However, unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.

harried but unruffled

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cool
Adjective
Mahomes kept cool all game long. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025 Besides, my cousin is cool with it. Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Copper, which is essential for semiconductors, cables and cooling systems that are driving AI’s advance, has come into sharper focus as investors remain bullish on the AI trade. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
As autumn air cools, soil often stays warm enough to encourage growth in cool-season grasses. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 Still, crossing 200% is unusual and underscores future returns may be lower if multiples compress or growth cools, echoing Buffett’s long-standing preference for value and margin of safety. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cool
Adjective
  • When Allswell first launched, it was positioned as a stylish, affordable alternative to big-name mattress brands.
    Rebecca Grambone, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Olivia Culpo, wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and mother of their 4-month-old daughter Colette, balanced a comfy and stylish game day ‘fit with pumping gear, and, by her own admission, a wild hangover while watching her husband’s team triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Burns decided to take on the Revolution as his next project in the waning months of the Obama administration, a moment that may feel as distant from today as the war itself.
    Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Our dream of going back to the moon and onto Mars and more distant worlds—not least to ensure our species’ survival before the sun flames out and engulfs most of the solar system—can be seen as just one more step in evolution’s long march.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • De Gea developed it to a degree but was more of an instinctive shot stopper than someone who would marshal the back line and spread calm to those in front of him.
    Mark Critchley, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Benkired, who reportedly appeared mostly calm in court Friday as prosecutors laid out the case against her, could face up to life in prison if convicted, Le Parisien reported.
    Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Take a break from basic vanilla and step into fall with a refreshing apple cold foam.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs are defined by their steep, icy, and narrow conditions and the high risk of avalanches.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • If life ever existed on Mars, traces of it might still be frozen beneath the planet's icy surface.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
  • A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.
    Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • On our campus, Bobbi Acosta, our (assistant principal), and principal Juan Gonzalez have been more than awesome.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • That was an awesome couple of months.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once cooled, the pie needs to be chilled in order to set.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, when the dough has time to chill, enzymes spring into action and develop more flavor.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Cool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cool. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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