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Recent Examples of even-keeled
Powell has been quite measured and even-keeled in remarks but angered the president for comments in a speech that lower interest rates will likely fuel inflation.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
He’s remained even-keeled, something that’s not easy to do in his profession, and has traits that bring something the players appreciate.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Dutcher has adopted Fisher’s personality of staying even-keeled through the season’s inevitable ups and downs, not wanting to pulverize his players mentally by overreacting to losses or poor performances.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Busby and Russell most notably worked together in the 2021 Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls, which features Busby as an ambitious nature photographer who falls in love with her gentle and even-keeled nature guide, played by Russell.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Torres is large, soft-spoken and even-keeled.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Virgos are known for their rational and even-keeled demeanor.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
He’s remained even-keeled, something that’s not easy to do in his profession, and has traits that bring something the players appreciate.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Dutcher has adopted Fisher’s personality of staying even-keeled through the season’s inevitable ups and downs, not wanting to pulverize his players mentally by overreacting to losses or poor performances.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Busby and Russell most notably worked together in the 2021 Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls, which features Busby as an ambitious nature photographer who falls in love with her gentle and even-keeled nature guide, played by Russell.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Torres is large, soft-spoken and even-keeled.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Virgos are known for their rational and even-keeled demeanor.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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Tasters enjoyed this product—its unique sweetness came from apricot purée (jammy!), which was not overly fruity, and was well-balanced by apple cider vinegar and spices such as garlic and onion powders and paprika.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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If one element overpowers the others, the wine is not well-balanced.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Nearly a hundred shiny black calves are frolicking in the pastures, including twin bulls (birthweight of 72 pounds each) whose mother is completely unruffled by this unusual occurrence and its maternal responsibilities.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Well, Piastri faced everything Norris encountered in his fights with Verstappen in 2024 and came out on top and unruffled.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Three Palestinians in Gaza told Reuters early on Monday afternoon that there had been calm since midday, with no sound of drones or warplanes.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In an Instagram reel, Chenoa, 26, is seen holding her daughter as the baby gazes upwards with a calm expression.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s been easy to get lost in Mikko Mania, as Rantanen has put the Stars on his broad shoulders and carried them this far, with some significant help from the unflappable Jake Oettinger in goal.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Gansevoort Plaza, Meatpacking District | Free with RSVP Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure was a secret.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Kaufman had a preternatural ability to remain unperturbed by time passing, even when his audience became disgruntled, hostile or upset.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Daniel: Andrew explained that as Bostonian militias start forming in Massachusetts over taxes on tea and other imports, the South remains largely unperturbed. Lawler: New England in that day was a land primarily of trade.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One year later, Day, the Arkansas softball team’s steady utility player, delivered one of the biggest hits in program history.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Under the Biden administration, the number of controllers held steady with a head count of 13,853 at the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the latest data available.—
Linda Qiu,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The speech was met with interruptions from hecklers, prompting Kennedy to remain composed and even express gratitude for the lessons learned from such interactions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The resort’s composed, perfectionist manager who returned to Japan after years in New York’s hospitality industry.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered.—
Camille Bordas,
Harper's Magazine,
2 May 2024
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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