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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
He's known for his dapper and debonair bearing, his free-wheeling pansexuality, and because he's played by Berry, his hilarious voice.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Sailing aboard The Hispaniola, Jim and Bess are caught between the charming, terrifying pirate Long John Silver, and the debonair, duplicitous British agent Aaron Graham.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Based in New York City and Chicago, Richter seamlessly honors the building’s long-standing history with debonair interiors that feel like a nod to old (and new) New York and are also inspired by the elegance of Paris.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
Chinese movie star Hu Ge gives a debonair lead performance as Ah Bao, a mysterious power player who owes his rapid rise to the tutelage of an elderly ex-con, Uncle Ye (You Benchang).
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Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Sailing aboard The Hispaniola, Jim and Bess are caught between the charming, terrifying pirate Long John Silver, and the debonair, duplicitous British agent Aaron Graham.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Based in New York City and Chicago, Richter seamlessly honors the building’s long-standing history with debonair interiors that feel like a nod to old (and new) New York and are also inspired by the elegance of Paris.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
Chinese movie star Hu Ge gives a debonair lead performance as Ah Bao, a mysterious power player who owes his rapid rise to the tutelage of an elderly ex-con, Uncle Ye (You Benchang).
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debonair
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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The tragic ending, meanwhile, could traumatize those expecting a colorful, carefree romp for life.
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The rise in temperatures lends itself to flirty styles and carefree fabrics.
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Waddingham wore a stunning velvet rose bodycon dress and posed for cameras next to Beresford-Cleary, who opted for a suave suit paired with an open white shirt.
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Jada oozed cool in logomania jeans and a black jacket, while Will looked suave in a short sleeve button-up and khaki pants.
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Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant.
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There is nothing insouciant about me.
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The soft petal puff sleeves add a graceful detail that elevates the silhouette, while the breezy fit keeps it comfortable for summer weather.
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So graceful and powerful, without feeling tawdry.
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The Nuggets were particularly cavalier with second-rounders in the 2024 offseason, which turned out to be Booth’s last at the helm.
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The testimony consistently deployed a cavalier attitude about money.
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In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
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“Debonair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debonair. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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