Synonyms of cool
1
as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
the locals were cool towards outsiders the schoolmaster's cool manner did not encourage chitchat
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2
as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a crisis keep a cool head, even if no one else is
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3
as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a cool basement that would be perfect for storing wine
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
directed a cool glance at the student who was sneaking into class late
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
had a cool new hairstyle
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as in downtown
slang
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a Greek island that's the current favorite of the cool crowd
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as in awesome
slang
of the very best kind
a really cool garage band that's starting to get some attention from the music industry
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as in to chill
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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2
as in to hush
to become still and orderly
after the recess, tempers had cooled, and we could have a civil, rational discussion
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1
as in detachment
the absence of emotional involvement
the judge's customary cool stood her in good stead during the sensational trial
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2
as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
a designer who was the arbiter of cool
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3
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
despite the flood of insults, the fledgling stand-up comic never lost his cool
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as in calmness
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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2
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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a cool breeze
a cool place
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Recent Examples of cool
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 31 May 2025
Cooling bedding is a summertime essential, and Amazon has a slew of all-weather quilts that’ll help keep you cool comfy throughout even the warmest nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 29 May 2025
As a result, what is usually a fiercely competitive space is cooling.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
As her popularity skyrockets, Charli’s concerts have ballooned to arena-size raves, which could serve to prove that an underground musician can go mainstream while retaining that aura of subcultural cool.
—New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Shop lightweight quilts that are ideal for staying cool during summer, gel fiber pillows that offer ample support, and an all-season down alternative comforter while they’re marked down.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 31 May 2025
Cooling bedding is a summertime essential, and Amazon has a slew of all-weather quilts that’ll help keep you cool comfy throughout even the warmest nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
Verb
Coronal rain forms when hotter plasma in the sun's corona cools and condenses.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 29 May 2025
As a result, what is usually a fiercely competitive space is cooling.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Noun
As the footwear industry adjusts, those who understand this shift—who blend performance with style, support with sustainability, comfort with cool—are winning.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
As her popularity skyrockets, Charli’s concerts have ballooned to arena-size raves, which could serve to prove that an underground musician can go mainstream while retaining that aura of subcultural cool.
—New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cool
Adjective
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The trick was to keep them distant and yet connected, and find ways to not make the audience wait to see their chemistry, because the John Corbett and Sarah Jessica Parker chemistry is undeniable and a gift.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Within 23 hours, the signals will be as far from Earth as NASA’s Voyager 1, the world’s most distant spacecraft at more than 15 billion miles in interstellar space.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The outburst caused a stunned reaction from the commentators with Carlsen usually known for his calm demeanor.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman’s novel of the same name, follows four retirees — Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) — who solve cold case murders for fun.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Following a horrific incident that destroys what’s left of his emotional stability, he is assigned to a high-profile cold case that forces him to confront his inadequacies.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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He’s been awesome and the rest of the guys have been awesome.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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There was an awesome sequence where Finn Balor missed the Coup de Grace, followed by a stomp on Balor by Rollins and a Helluva Kick on Rollins by Zayn.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Journalists who disagree with Trump have been called out by name and attacked in an effort to chill speech and discourage opposition.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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It’s chilled, refreshing, and highlights fresh Gulf seafood.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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“Cool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cool. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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