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also cooly
as in casually
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Recent Examples of coolly
The veteran of 71 postseason games slid to his left to field it, coolly executing a fundamental throw home to nab Bauers and keep the game tied, 1-1.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The director’s approach is coolly distant and underpowered; even scenes of bloody battle in the ring feel merely informational.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
After Rodrigo De Paul was clipped inside the 18-yard box for a penalty, Suarez stepped up to coolly convert from the spot with a low effort to the left.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Charismatic and coolly intelligent, Gray was a perfect early platform for Washington’s leading-man chops.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
By coolly solving the problems under the most intense pressure imaginable, the astronauts and the crew on the ground became heroes.
—Don Babwin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The director’s approach is coolly distant and underpowered; even scenes of bloody battle in the ring feel merely informational.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
After Rodrigo De Paul was clipped inside the 18-yard box for a penalty, Suarez stepped up to coolly convert from the spot with a low effort to the left.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Charismatic and coolly intelligent, Gray was a perfect early platform for Washington’s leading-man chops.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
By coolly solving the problems under the most intense pressure imaginable, the astronauts and the crew on the ground became heroes.
—Don Babwin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolly
Adverb
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Perry, who earlier this year split from her longtime partner and father of her daughter, the actor Orlando Bloom, was wearing a dark one-piece bathing suit, with her hair swept casually into a bun.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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The collared neck, button-down front, and tie-waist detail provide a dressier look, but the breathable material and loose fit allows it to be worn casually as well.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Throughout the video, the TikToker can be seen looking around nonchalantly as the glowing ride approaches him.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet the movie shows no struggle, no introspection, but, rather, a nonchalantly reasonable ability to drop his stash into a garbage can and walk away.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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What initially inspired you to speak so candidly about menopause at a time when so few public figures did so?—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
16 Oct. 2025
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Keaton also candidly shared her outlook on cosmetic enhancements.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Losing to Pitt at home was the breaking point — though, frankly, the Panthers look like a new team since inserting Mason Heintschel at quarterback.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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So just getting some time to, frankly, relax, catch up on my sleep, take walks, visit family and friends.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Coolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolly. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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