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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
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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The whole resort has a magical feel to it–something like an imaginative, culturally-rich dreamland for thoughtful travelers who appreciate the elegance and joy of life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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His pieces appearing in the rooms as well as the public spaces give an unsettling elegance.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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But that primary election calmness is not the case in Assembly District 67 covering Buena Park, Cypress and Fullerton; Assembly District 68 covering Orange and Santa Ana; and Assembly District 72 covering the coastline as well as Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Criteria include water calmness, crowds, beach cleanliness, and the likelihood of encountering wildlife.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 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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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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If your summer wardrobe is feeling a bit boring or outdated, don’t fret — Amazon just added tons of new styles to its sale section, and my top picks are all going for $10 or less.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 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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These all put more pressure on that hip over time, so try to switch up your posture to avoid hip pain.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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Only three ingredients and a cocktail shaker are required for this Prohibition-era drink that's fit for a hip speakeasy.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The dancing isn’t always smooth, the costumes struck me as a road show idea of New York cool, and the acting didn’t do much to compensate for some of the book’s less subtle moments.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Memorial Day Smart Thermostat Deals As the spring turns to summer, keeping your house cool gets more important.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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