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Recent Examples of even-keeled
Fraser plays the legendary general (and future president) as a tempestuous mountain of a man, a far cry from the modest and even-keeled Eisenhower of record.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Its two executives are even-keeled to the extreme.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
My dad was even-keeled, and nothing if not practical.
—Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Finally, there is salesman Steve (Warren Burke), who’s the most even-keeled of the bunch.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Tien’s game is more even-keeled and difficult to destabilize than Fonseca’s, and his court craft and unexpected power and angles are more difficult to adapt to at first sight, but Fonseca’s ability to blast winners is more easily digestible to casual fans.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The coach has been teaching the sophomore to stay even-keeled in games and hustle.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
The former band room buddies are attempting to remain even-keeled in the wake of their rise by staying focused on their collective goals and enjoying the moment.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Its two executives are even-keeled to the extreme.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
My dad was even-keeled, and nothing if not practical.
—Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Finally, there is salesman Steve (Warren Burke), who’s the most even-keeled of the bunch.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Tien’s game is more even-keeled and difficult to destabilize than Fonseca’s, and his court craft and unexpected power and angles are more difficult to adapt to at first sight, but Fonseca’s ability to blast winners is more easily digestible to casual fans.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The coach has been teaching the sophomore to stay even-keeled in games and hustle.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026
The former band room buddies are attempting to remain even-keeled in the wake of their rise by staying focused on their collective goals and enjoying the moment.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Hollywood was seemingly unruffled by the legal troubles and focused on his cat, Bella.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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Choose clear words to build calm, trust, and workable agreements.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Ty France is an unflappable first baseman, Tatis is becoming increasingly comfortable and increasingly spectacular at second, and Bogaerts is arguably playing at a Gold Glove level at shortstop.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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When leaders appear unflappable and unshakeable, everything downstream appears to operate that much better, so leaders project invincibility.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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When the researchers play a call from a mouse in the same nest, however, the striped mouse carries on sunbathing, unperturbed.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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But market watchers seemed unperturbed by mounting pressure on the British economy.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Excessive Heat When temperatures sit at a steady high, tomato plants get stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Americans have known Fox News’s Kayleigh McEnany as the composed woman behind the podium, forcefully defending administration policy in the White House briefing room, sparring with reporters on live television, or navigating the relentless pressures of national politics.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maybe that’s why Michaels doesn’t talk a lot about his family (though several of the doc’s talking heads remark on how incredibly well-adjusted his kids are).—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those who valued things such as achievement, power and security — and who lived within cultures where those values were also held — tended to be more well-adjusted and had stronger support networks than those who did not.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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