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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his coolness under pressure makes him everyone's first choice to head a project with an ironclad deadline
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as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable
the coolness of their clothes is something that high schoolers tend to obsess over
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Recent Examples of coolness
Temperatures are finally starting to drop in the South, with the slant of the sun and the coolness at night signaling that the fall season has indeed arrived.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The new version illuminates, adding a solid degree of coolness.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Designer palette aside, the relaxed silhouette gives it an air of coolness and elegance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Walmart shoppers rave that the quilt provides the perfect coolness while still being comfy.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Loewe was fresh and vibrant, with hints of Spanish roots and a touch of coolness and sexiness.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The new version illuminates, adding a solid degree of coolness.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Designer palette aside, the relaxed silhouette gives it an air of coolness and elegance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Walmart shoppers rave that the quilt provides the perfect coolness while still being comfy.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Loewe was fresh and vibrant, with hints of Spanish roots and a touch of coolness and sexiness.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
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Former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson, now with the Chicago Bears, said Simpson’s confidence and composure remind him of veteran players who have already seen it all.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even the imperfections in the costume — the slightly off-shoulder veil, the asymmetry — hint at the cracks in her composure.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As chairman Paraag Marathe said in his summer backing of Farke, the manager’s superpower is his calmness, his ability to take the sting out of a situation.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the David Lynch–style tension built by Will’s arrival just kind of fizzles.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This take on tiramisu has all the flavors of a coconut cream pie but in the classic no-bake dessert style.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Self-measuring waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio with the help of an expert is another way to get a baseline.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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Additional bruises were found on the musician’s hip, thigh, and abdomen.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just ask Justin Bieber, who earlier this week fessed up to kind of losing his cool in the delivery room when wife Hailey Bieber was giving birth to their son, Jack Blues Bieber, last August.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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For example, orange lights mark the warm-up segment to activate body’s core, red lights are used for the toning and strength sections, while blue ones define the more relaxing cool-down and stretching bits.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the cowboy image has become more ubiquitous, Christensen said more companies are capitalizing on its trendiness.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The last few years this have seen this subcategory exchange its trendiness for a position as a legitimate niche market with the lower-tier of silly genre programmers.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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