1
as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
his debonair dismissal of my inquiry concerning his financial situation led me to believe that nothing was wrong
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the debonair gentleman charmed all of the ladies in the room
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Recent Examples of debonair
The man, who seems much less debonair than last season, is 100 percent focused on his film shooting in Egypt.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Refereeing this blood sport is an elite group of auctioneers who make the boring business of settling on a price feel like high drama, and few can rival the panache of Oliver Barker, the debonair 53-year-old principal auctioneer at Sotheby’s.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
The first Monday in May will be 'Superfine' The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fashion extravaganza is back Monday, and this time, the event is paying homage to the debonair flair of Black menswear and its evolution over the centuries.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The reputation of the debonair painter must be shielded from progressive zealotry.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Refereeing this blood sport is an elite group of auctioneers who make the boring business of settling on a price feel like high drama, and few can rival the panache of Oliver Barker, the debonair 53-year-old principal auctioneer at Sotheby’s.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
The first Monday in May will be 'Superfine' The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fashion extravaganza is back Monday, and this time, the event is paying homage to the debonair flair of Black menswear and its evolution over the centuries.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2025
The reputation of the debonair painter must be shielded from progressive zealotry.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debonair
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Smart stability through clever control The key to this drone’s ability to stabilize is a sophisticated feedback controller.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Handcrafted swings made from local olive wood hang throughout the resort, evoking a sense of innocence and carefree luxury.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cata and her sister Eva (Martina García) are spending a carefree summer at their grandparents’ house in Mallorca when suddenly their beloved grandmother Catalina (Marta Angelat) dies, and their innocent holiday, as well as this movie, takes a tragic turn.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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His celebration was subtle yet suave, a drop of his bat with a flick of his wrist.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Idris and his wife paused to share a kiss at the event, with the action star wearing a suave dark gray suit and matching black shoes.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Sylvias have expressed some reservations about how cavalier Boy Kavalier has been toward the hybrids’ mental and physical health.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other breeds on the list include Tibetan mastiff, spinone Italiano, cavalier king Charles spniel, Chinese crested, and dogue de Bordeaux, among the most popular.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Butler and Malkovich turn bullying into hambone art, and Isaac magnetizes our sympathy as the daredevil but still relatively civilized Nick, who’s caught in the middle of all this.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the needs of civilized society have a way of intruding.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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And in one of the more lighthearted moments of the discussion, Barrett recounted a recent family vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, even lighthearted comments can be captured, summarized and circulated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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