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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 slant to the sun and the coolness when the sun goes down signal that the fall season will indeed arrive.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 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
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
What interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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On his first United appearance, Lammens did exude a composure that spread to the defenders in front.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Defense filings include letters from 70 individuals—family members, collaborators, and fellow inmates—describing Combs as a stabilizing force in prison who has mentored others and maintained composure under challenging conditions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pieces strike a balance between effortless cool and elegance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Benefits of equine therapy Horses are also being used to help reduce anxiety, promote calmness and develop better emotional regulation in children outside of the doctor’s office, too.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 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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Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan used another adjective to describe Dowdle’s running style.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The next offseason the Dolphins failed to address troublesome areas on the roster, whiffed on free agents and draft picks yet again, and when Tua Tagovailoa missed six and a half games because of a concussion and hip issues Miami finished 2024 with a 8-9 record.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Levi’s style hits right at the hips, per one five-foot-two reviewer, and comes with a simple, zip-up design to avoid overwhelming your figure.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the evening cools, the skies will be clear.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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As autumn air cools, soil often stays warm enough to encourage growth in cool-season grasses.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The last few years this have seen this subcategory exchange its trendiness for a position as a legitimate niche market with the lower-tier of silly genre programmers.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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