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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
Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.
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Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Regina, separated from Jobim by an 18-year age gap, did not approach Jobim’s bossa sounds with requisite coolness.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Bain said following Thursday’s heat, an offshore jetstream flow that has compressed the marine layer and the Bay Area’s natural coolness will give way to the usual onshore flow.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Mixing levels [of designers] lends itself to uniqueness, a strong point of view and a general coolness.
—Clarissa Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The ricotta lends coolness both in temperature and in flavor, offering relief between bites of spicy booziness.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026
Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Regina, separated from Jobim by an 18-year age gap, did not approach Jobim’s bossa sounds with requisite coolness.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Bain said following Thursday’s heat, an offshore jetstream flow that has compressed the marine layer and the Bay Area’s natural coolness will give way to the usual onshore flow.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Mixing levels [of designers] lends itself to uniqueness, a strong point of view and a general coolness.
—Clarissa Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The ricotta lends coolness both in temperature and in flavor, offering relief between bites of spicy booziness.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
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Biology Dictates Decision Quality In Leadership Leaders are judged on many factors, including their energy, presence, composure, appearance, and consistency.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Winemaker Matt Dees brings out elegance and balance in the wines, this one is no exception with juicy, savory, melt in your mouth bright strawberry/currant fruit.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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While an ongoing drought could have led to an overripe style, mild summer temperatures and the vineyard’s privileged position combined to create a wine noted for its elegance and grace.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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In that space lives clarity, confidence and calmness.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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There were limits to his hipness, though.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cleage gives the women plenty of substance, though her novelistic mode — more telling than showing — deprives her drama of style.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The food truck officially launched in 2021 and serves Filipino-style egg rolls, along with dishes such as chicken adobo and pancit, or Filipino-style noodles.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Maddie’s Secret isn’t a drag film, although Early had to don a blond wig, breast prosthetics, and hip pads to take on the role.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The halter style left most of her back exposed, draping crystal and pearl-like embroidery across her shoulder blades, waist and hips.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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Evoking the effortless cool of Capri, designer Silvia Tcherassi has crafted a brand-new collection in partnership with the island's iconic Grand Hotel Quisisana that’s fit for the ultimate Italian getaway.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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But the Cape Verde defenders packed in together tightly, and Vozinha kept his cool in net.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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