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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
The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
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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
Four sought the coolness of kitchen flip-top coolers.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The sense of a cultural in- and out-group dissolved as niche communities grew and old-school ideas of coolness fell away.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Joining the richness of cream, the coolness of ice, and the texture of rice was likely formulated in China around 2000 BCE.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Four sought the coolness of kitchen flip-top coolers.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The sense of a cultural in- and out-group dissolved as niche communities grew and old-school ideas of coolness fell away.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Joining the richness of cream, the coolness of ice, and the texture of rice was likely formulated in China around 2000 BCE.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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Jeff Segars built Loganville into a dynasty — maintaining his composure through all the emotional turbulence of high school baseball.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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The forward kept his composure as the Spurs won the series.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Spacious rooms and suites are among some of the largest in the city and reflect the elegance, refinement, and comfort long associated with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Clutter has been linked to higher stress levels, lower focus, and feelings of tension or irritability, whereas clean and organized spaces are associated with calmness, a sense of control, and even better physical health.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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But that primary election calmness is not the case in the 67th Assembly District covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; the 68th Assembly District covering Orange and Santa Ana; and the 72nd Assembly District covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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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Despite its hipness, the Calile felt soothing, with its chilled organic wines and linen robes and a palette of dusty rose, light oak, and matte gold that had an almost Xanax-like effect.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 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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The Skims founder opted for a daring sheer black lace corset tank top paired with light-wash jeans with horsebit buckle details on the hips for the outing.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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The bullet penetrated his hip, thrust through his knee and shattered his femur.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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In a best-case scenario, the geopolitical backdrop cools and oil prices retreat, allowing the Fed to wait for the recent inflation spike to moderate.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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