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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
Maybe her coolness intimidates them, or her green eyes.
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Rodrigo Hasbún, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Barack Obama was a light character; there was a certain coolness to him.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Gordon Ramsay wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus with a denim-style strap that dialed the coolness factor of the chrono (and the chef) up to 11.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
The straight edge feels almost refreshingly new and when Rihanna wears it, the look naturally gains an extra dose of coolness.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Farming for aura, therefore, is doing things to boost your coolness.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This hue still has some coolness, but is deeper, and has more blue and purple underneath.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
This cut has the coolness of a long, rock-and-roll shag, but floatier layers and romantic, face-framing pieces, or curtain bangs, to bring it into 2026.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Her own divorce, then, represented a shattering—of a home, of an identity, of a life—a process that Cusk dissects with a surgeon’s coolness and precision.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Rodrigo Hasbún, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Barack Obama was a light character; there was a certain coolness to him.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Gordon Ramsay wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus with a denim-style strap that dialed the coolness factor of the chrono (and the chef) up to 11.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
The straight edge feels almost refreshingly new and when Rihanna wears it, the look naturally gains an extra dose of coolness.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Farming for aura, therefore, is doing things to boost your coolness.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This hue still has some coolness, but is deeper, and has more blue and purple underneath.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
This cut has the coolness of a long, rock-and-roll shag, but floatier layers and romantic, face-framing pieces, or curtain bangs, to bring it into 2026.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Her own divorce, then, represented a shattering—of a home, of an identity, of a life—a process that Cusk dissects with a surgeon’s coolness and precision.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Cavs regained their offensive composure after the break, opening the second half with a 14-6 run that cut Boston’s lead to 12.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s even a little bit of elegance to the way the first three episodes are delivered through Eleanor’s perspective, followed by two Nancy episodes and two Mary episodes.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The living quarters exude a minimalist elegance, with natural materials and soft textures throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To understand whether coffin-lying can actually boost calmness and relieve stress, Outside spoke to two therapists.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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Definitely creates some calmness.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 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 style, grace and a lot of love, the Lower Merion High School figure skating duo of Justin and Suri Lue know how to put on a cutting-edge show.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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As always, the trendsetter made a bold style statement in a white floral Eugene Alexander minidress, previously worn by Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The property hosts a serene working space, an uber-hip clothing store stocked with Nigerian designers, and an on-site restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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She was already seated, but her rib cage sank into her hips.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The set—which includes a bedspread and two pillow shams—features coin-pattern stitching and cool-to-the-touch material that’s machine washable.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jokic didn’t lose his cool this time.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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