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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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The seasoning was well-balanced and the still-ever-so-crisp texture of the beans was a welcome surprise.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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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With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has helped families transform chaos into calm using compassion, clarity, and proven behavioral strategies.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 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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Advertisement Cheney appeared unperturbed by all of it, especially his thuggish image.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Over the past half century, one of the fundamentals of American life has been the steady relocation of people—and of the country’s center of gravity—to the Sun Belt.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The technology could one day provide steady, long-lasting power for faster and more flexible deep-space missions, including Mars travel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 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
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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 17 Nov. 2025.
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