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Recent Examples of even-keeled
Of course, others would point to the positives of having a more professional and even-keeled organization from the top down.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 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
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
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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Also, someone who appreciates the grassy and well-balanced bitterness of a matcha but is in the mood for a roastier flavor (who could blame you, with the temperatures this winter!).—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Americans have star power and depth at every position and are well-balanced on offense and defense.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to Randolph, Thornton was unruffled by her question regarding the infamous pop culture moment.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The only one who seemed unruffled by the controversy was Kim herself.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This remote Northland beach on the scenic Karikari Peninsula has clear, calm waters and soft white sand.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Drawing Room extends into a calm outdoor courtyard fenced off by French doors and covered by a canopy of latticed vines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Horschel consistently chatted up and down the fairways with playing partner Ryan Fox, an affable, unflappable 39-year-old New Zealander.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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His ability to remain unflappable has helped to maximize his potential.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The kakapo kept her distance while the switch was made but quickly returned to the nest, seemingly unperturbed.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The kakapo kept her distance while the switch was made but quickly returned to the nest, seemingly unperturbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tien’s post-Australia results have been steady rather than spectacular.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Quiet support builds steady trust over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, his tech-entrepreneur client—a longtime friend who also recently decamped from the West Coast—asked that the 2,063-square-foot bachelor pad function as a refuge: plush, composed, and calm in the middle of the city.—
Ian Volner,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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And so Ekman-Larsson elevated his game and played some of the most physical and composed hockey of his career as the Leafs stumbled.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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