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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
Wig-wise, dark curls for Scarlett are a must, while Rhett needs a debonair mustache.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025
As Goode said, the original character was not exactly the debonair quip-maker moviegoers know.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 27 June 2025
Jack Betts, the debonair character actor who starred in spaghetti Westerns, played Dracula for a fleeting moment on Broadway and appeared in such notable films as Spider-Man and Gods and Monsters, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
The debonair actor, 73, was in New York City at the new Valentino boutique (his daughter Amelia, was wearing an outfit by the legendary Italian designer) where he was given an impromptu tour of the store.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025
As Goode said, the original character was not exactly the debonair quip-maker moviegoers know.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 27 June 2025
Jack Betts, the debonair character actor who starred in spaghetti Westerns, played Dracula for a fleeting moment on Broadway and appeared in such notable films as Spider-Man and Gods and Monsters, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
The debonair actor, 73, was in New York City at the new Valentino boutique (his daughter Amelia, was wearing an outfit by the legendary Italian designer) where he was given an impromptu tour of the store.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debonair
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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One fictional and the other real, the drug lords look nonchalant.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, the shoulder pads add structure to the piece, creating a sophisticated look and a balanced shape from top to bottom.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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This merengue caraqueño, defined by its sophisticated 5/8 rhythm, serves as a master class in Venezuelan identity, acting as a cultural anchor that prevents the nation’s heritage from being swallowed by the ongoing crisis.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old restaurant is nestled in a 2-story building in Elizabeth, serving up barbecue shrimp and live music and carefree N’awlins vibes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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Johnson loses the suave charm that has become his signature and shows vulnerability, and humanity, like never before.—
Adam Graham,
Twin Cities,
31 Dec. 2025
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Black Star The Black Stars is also the name of the Ghanaian national men’s soccer team, but Amaarae is the suave captain of another club.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
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Brigitte Bardot, the French actor, style icon, and animal activist who fixated the world with her insouciant, smoky-eyed sensuality, has died aged 91.—
Isobel Thompson,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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But those struggles remain offscreen; Naïma’s season at the shelter is coming to an end, and the movie, graceful yet pragmatic, knows that not every story here can be told.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
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Her entry into this world was graceful, gentle and oh so magical.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Jonathan infiltrates Teddy’s organization, posing as a cavalier, rich businessman named Matthew Ellis.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Penguins were horribly cavalier with the puck most of the game, and especially in the first period.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Utilizing a far more civilized system, the host at the stand in front of the restaurant gives diners an oddly accurate time to return.—
Joel Stein,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here was a foolish and incompetent tribune of the nation’s racist vulgarians, opposed by the prosperous and the well educated, the civilized and the tolerant.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Debonair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debonair. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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