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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
For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.
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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
Wearing cowboy boots with shorts this season is a great way to combine comfort, coolness, and maximum style.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Side, back, and stomach sleepers all praise the pillows’ softness, luxurious feel, breathability, and coolness.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
That shift will reinforce the coolness and keep the heat from reasserting itself over the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
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
Wearing cowboy boots with shorts this season is a great way to combine comfort, coolness, and maximum style.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Side, back, and stomach sleepers all praise the pillows’ softness, luxurious feel, breathability, and coolness.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
That shift will reinforce the coolness and keep the heat from reasserting itself over the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly — and so does Penny’s composure.—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Four years on, the Loom & Leaf hasn’t lost its composure.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Bespoke millwork adds instant architectural elegance, like in this luxurious bathroom by Harper Harris Design.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Just off Bamberg’s lively, strollable core is Hotel Villa Geyersworth, a four‑star, 40‑key property blending modern comfort with quiet old‑town elegance and well‑kept gardens.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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David Raya came and collected a corner with typical calmness, using a quick throw to release Martin Odegaard into a four-on-four counter-attack.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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There is a calmness in the way Bergert carries himself and an unflappable charisma that is quickly becoming his superpower.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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But the weightless, old-school videogame aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even further amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 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
Noun
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In addition, Heat guards Pelle Larsson (right hip flexor tightness) and Davion Mitchell (right groin tightness) are probable to play Tuesday after missing the last game with their injuries.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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Mayo Clinic guidance on back pain also recommends side sleeping with knees slightly bent and a pillow between the legs to better align the spine, pelvis and hips and take pressure off the back.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Keeping your home cool efficiently involves proper maintenance, sealing gaps, and using fans or smart thermostats.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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Clad in bright, slouchy-cool separates and statement accessories, Samira quickly makes a splash among her more blandly dressed neighbors.—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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