even-keeled

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Recent Examples of even-keeled Research has also found that exercise increases other brain chemicals that help lessen pain, the clinic says, which helps explain why a single workout can leave you feeling lighter, looser and more even-keeled. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 By telling a relatively straightforward story that blends real people from the era of the Gotti Mafia family with imagined characters, Martin Scorsese's dramedy biopic about a kid who falls in love with the gangster life is as even-keeled as anything the director has made. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Work to figure out his daily routine after not having one as a prospect, to excel at the routine once established, to not punish himself for mistakes, to stay even-keeled in the day to day. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 June 2026 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. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • One night at the tables, Pughsley met a man named Tommy Hunt, who seemed unflappable no matter the size of the pot.
    Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • The service Sleek, steady, unflappable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • Seemingly unperturbed by Israel’s presence were the congregants who gathered Wednesday for Ashura.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Only Hockney, standing apart from the others, appeared unperturbed.
    Robin Muir, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • What steady choice builds real trust at work?
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
  • While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Hailed as a future world No. 1 more than a decade ago, Zverev is well-adjusted to receiving questions about winning tennis’ ultimate prize.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • 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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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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