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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
While recording the song, Youmin imagined boxers in a ring, filled with confidence and coolness to fight.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Some of us do not have Babitz’s unbothered coolness towards life’s curveballs.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Can Ward operate with his trademark coolness with a bunch of Broncos breathing down his neck?
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Defining coolness is really tricky.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
By bringing in one of that show’s biggest stars last season, noted indie actress Parker Posey, the coolness factor was turned up even higher.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
As the subject of Materialists, Lucy’s coolness evolves from a businesslike need to maintain control over a situation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Chasing coolness Being seen as cool promises admiration and respect.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Some of us do not have Babitz’s unbothered coolness towards life’s curveballs.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Can Ward operate with his trademark coolness with a bunch of Broncos breathing down his neck?
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Defining coolness is really tricky.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
By bringing in one of that show’s biggest stars last season, noted indie actress Parker Posey, the coolness factor was turned up even higher.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
As the subject of Materialists, Lucy’s coolness evolves from a businesslike need to maintain control over a situation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Chasing coolness Being seen as cool promises admiration and respect.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From stern to bow, the boat was a lesson in restrained elegance, with plenty of teak wood and muted, calming shades.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Giorgio Armani, the famed Italian fashion designer who achieved elegance and timelessness through simplicity, has died.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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There’s nothing quite as soothing as the drowsy calmness that washes over you when your partner runs their hands through your hair.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
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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Housed in a historic Germantown residence, the restaurant serves its brunch family-style, with strangers seated together at communal tables.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tate McRae hit the red carpet in a custom sheer Grecian-style white gown by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grab two lighter dumbbells and hinge from your hips so your torso comes parallel to the floor.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta Rhymes proved his legendary hip hop status during his set at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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False fall is a brief cool-down in late August or early September that often misleads people.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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If the flame heating the air at the base of the balloon stops, the air inside cools, and the balloon begins to collapse.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Horres understands why many social media users follow celebrities in hanging Labubu figures from their Hermès Birkin bags as a display of status and trendiness.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Beyond trendiness, many CGM users are drawn to the real-time, personalized feedback.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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