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Recent Examples of coolheaded Her coolheaded approach — distilling arguments, weighing the evidence, and then ruling decisively — was evident in discussions over the Cohen case and is typical for Strauss, according to lawyers who have worked with her for decades. Benjamin Weiser, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2020 And Pelosi, as the speaker of the House Representatives, appeared characteristically coolheaded throughout the voting process. Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2019 Colleagues say that on the campaign and in the White House, Ms. Grisham has been a coolheaded, encouraging presence. Elizabeth Williamson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2019 At the end of each challenge, the regular judge (Katherine Gray, a coolheaded glass artist and a professor) and a guest judge evaluate the contestants’ work. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 31 July 2019 That’s why a buyer should be represented by a buyer’s agent who provides coolheaded, arm’s length expertise. Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 11 July 2019 Beijing should be very coolheaded because does a new Cold War serve China’s interests? Jeremy Page, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolheaded
Adjective
  • Hill stayed calm, recovering from the blunder and finding an open lane for an 80-yard touchdown.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • All of these things can soften poop and move it through your system more smoothly—which helps keep those nearby blood vessels calm and cool.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • What began as a peaceful protest escalated after the government deployed a heavy security presence in the protest area.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Where to stay A 20-minute walk from Tiananmen Square and the entrance to the Forbidden City is the PuXuan Hotel and Spa, an oasis of 116 peaceful rooms.
    Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Krypto maintains the decidedly unruly nature of the dog upon which he is based, a funny foil to Superman’s (played by David Corenswet) kind and composed comportment.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Your publisher is preparing an edition of new and collected stories, which will come out next year.
    Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
  • In Kenya, authorities blocked World signups and ordered the deletion of collected biometric data after a high court determined the company failed to meet legal standards for biometric data collection.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.
    Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The interface is minimal, featuring only a tranquil compass needle and gentle haptic feedback.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • As possessed people speak in foreign tongues and violence rises, Ahmed fears regaining memory, while the disciple fears his master’s decline may unleash an ancient evil.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The real-life doll itself is an old Raggedy Ann, which is said to be one of the most possessed items the Warrens owned.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Coolheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolheaded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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