coolly

variants also cooly
Definition of coollynext

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Recent Examples of coolly Then, on the very next series, Philo coolly dropped back on third-and-11 – with the crowd going bonkers – and fired a 20-yard TD strike to Dallas Wilson. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 The family’s dream home (a magazine-pristine and coolly atmospheric feat by production designer Alain Bainée) certainly looks solid, but proves quite permeable — beginning one morning when a gaping hole suddenly appears in the garden wall. Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 As if to signal this iteration hasn’t completely deviated from its roots, in the show’s opening moments, Deborah Wayne coolly flicks the iconic flip-up frames made famous by Hardison’s Dwayne. Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 But, when Ukrainian negotiators push for more detainees, their Russian counterparts tend to respond coolly. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net. Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026 Introspection is hardly foreign to country music, but Langley’s coolly reflective approach stands out in a genre defined by social collisions—by scenes of cowboys and cowgirls settling scores. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Sure enough, my significant other was rounding the nose of the Cadillac, smiling coolly at my new friend. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026 Next to me, a woman with colorful tattoo sleeves and a tasseled leather satchel nods coolly behind her sunglasses. Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolly
Adverb
  • And then Ed Sheeran (played by Annabel Marlow) casually walks in to weigh in on the situation.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the current team does have a rare shot at shaping an orchestra that is not only reliably exciting and frequently profound but also casually bold and genuinely fun — making for a crucial presence in the city as well as at Geffen Hall.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • In the video, the popular streamers Maya Higa and FaZe Adapt sit together on a log, chatting nonchalantly as a massive grizzly bear lumbers toward them.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Couples stroll nonchalantly around the fountain, seemingly without a care in the world.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Gerber had been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, speaking candidly about treatment after being charged with a DUI in 2019.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In recent years, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber spoke candidly about depression, panic attacks, addiction and the challenges of seeking treatment.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Quite frankly, Travis Kelce doesn’t need football anymore, yet Sunday night provided a stark reminder of why football needs him.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And there is a hunger on the part of much of the public, frankly to attest to this, is that there's a sense of desire for independence of mind and independence of thought.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Coolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolly. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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