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
Jaguar, the storied marque that brought us the debonair D-Type and the elegantly proper XJ6—and whose devoted fans ranged from Queen Elizabeth II to the getaway driver of the infamous Great Train Robbery in 1963—unveiled a radical rebranding in December during Miami Art Week.
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
One key moment included A$AP Rocky who showed up to the Miu Miu presentation in a debonair outfit.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
The role captured all of his ironic charm and misanthropic appeal within the kind of debonair character that the perennial everyman had never quite shown us before.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Manilow asked the crowd of the debonair record executive who helped shepherd him to stardom.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
One key moment included A$AP Rocky who showed up to the Miu Miu presentation in a debonair outfit.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
The role captured all of his ironic charm and misanthropic appeal within the kind of debonair character that the perennial everyman had never quite shown us before.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Manilow asked the crowd of the debonair record executive who helped shepherd him to stardom.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debonair
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The Heat and Grizzlies gave the people nonchalant regular-season basketball, and got thrown out the club as a result.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Micro-fulfillment centers come with their own risks, such as a heavy reliance on sophisticated robotics that can cause disruptions if errors occur.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Following the interview, Hudson also posted a carousel of carefree Instagram photos to celebrate the bright weather in Nantucket, Mass.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Set along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Fairhope offers a slower pace and the kind of carefree summer days filled with boating, tubing, and sunset-watching.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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His sincerity doesn't clash with Darin's suave persona, but elevates it.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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After wrapping up his nine-season run as the debonair, suave super lawyer on the USA drama Suits in 2019, Macht intentionally stepped away from acting in order to refocus his attention on spending more time with his family and raising his two young children.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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France is a culture of manners, of eloquence, of graceful behavior, as if life itself, from the grandly public to the intimately domestic, were essentially performative, requiring constant self-control.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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With an upright growth habit and loose, open canopy, oleander makes a graceful evergreen hedge in USDA zones 8-10.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The cavalier way that Jon Hamm’s Matt dials up another decade of punishment in solitary confinement for his digital egg prisoner and takes a nonchalant sip of coffee is one of the most devilish on-screen actions in TV history.—
Steve Greene,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2025
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These include basset hounds; beagles; bulldogs; cavalier king Charles spaniels; collies; golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; papillons; and pugs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Blending Islamic and secular visions for the new nation, the five pillars are a belief in God, civilized humanity, national unity, democracy, and social justice for all.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Far removed from and entirely without protection of the courts of civilized life, these fortune-seekers made laws to meet their varying emergencies.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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The lighthearted clip has since struck a chord with canine lovers on the platform, drawing more than 405,000 views and racking up over 61,000 likes to date.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Megan Thee Stallion and Angel Reese shared a lighthearted moment on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet on Monday, May 5.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Debonair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debonair. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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