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Recent Examples of even-keeled
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.
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Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Speaking after practice Wednesday, Lyon had the mature and even-keeled approach this team is going to need in net.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The dude is steady, even-keeled, doesn’t appear to get rattled.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Each driving mode is a mixture of engine vibrancy, exhaust volume, and damper setting, and my most-used was Sport, where the damper tuning is even-keeled, exhaust is on full blast, and the engine conveys an above-average amount of aggression.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jess, even-keeled as ever, apologizes to Damo and Kyle for being distracted over the charter and thanks them for picking up the slack.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 July 2025
At the end of the match, Sinner appeared relieved as much as happy, characteristically even-keeled.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In Austin, Texas, things are a little more even-keeled right now, said Aaron Farmer, broker of Rudder Realty.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Speaking after practice Wednesday, Lyon had the mature and even-keeled approach this team is going to need in net.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The dude is steady, even-keeled, doesn’t appear to get rattled.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Each driving mode is a mixture of engine vibrancy, exhaust volume, and damper setting, and my most-used was Sport, where the damper tuning is even-keeled, exhaust is on full blast, and the engine conveys an above-average amount of aggression.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jess, even-keeled as ever, apologizes to Damo and Kyle for being distracted over the charter and thanks them for picking up the slack.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 July 2025
At the end of the match, Sinner appeared relieved as much as happy, characteristically even-keeled.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In Austin, Texas, things are a little more even-keeled right now, said Aaron Farmer, broker of Rudder Realty.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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The data is really clear that restrictive diets don’t work because many of them are not well-balanced and people have a hard time being on them for a long time.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The capital markets haven’t said no to AI yet, and unruffled investors note that debt-light Silicon Valley giants have plenty of financial breathing room.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wintour was unruffled after being heckled by PETA, during a 2009 talk at the 92Y in New York.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pasolini works in an atmosphere of calm.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This one honestly kind of scares me every time, which is only a testament to Monáe’s totally unflappable commitment to the bit.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Under the command of the unflappable Ernest McSorley, its veteran captain, the Fitz broke shipping records and tallied enormous profits.—
Kevin Duchschere,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the unperturbed Simpson steadied the Tide again, dropping 28- and 25-yard completions to set up Miller’s score before halftime.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But even with dozens of criminal cases against him Bishnoi seems unperturbed by the labels associated with him.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After which radiolarians sink, producing a steady snowfall of delicate glasswork onto the ocean floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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With short-term interest rates declining, returns on Berkshire’s massive cash and Treasury portfolio are likely to come under pressure, limiting a source of steady income that has bolstered recent results.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The alternative version of the love of Chris’ life, Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), is emotionally well-adjusted and capable of maintaining a romantic relationship.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mostly, Giorgio seems too well-adjusted for Love Island.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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