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Recent Examples of even-keeled
The dude is steady, even-keeled, doesn’t appear to get rattled.
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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
He's stayed level-headed and even-keeled.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Front offices are most likely to remain even-keeled and scientific in their approach to team building.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 July 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
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.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
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
He's stayed level-headed and even-keeled.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Front offices are most likely to remain even-keeled and scientific in their approach to team building.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 July 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
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.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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But our tester says the meals are tasty and well-balanced.—
Kristin Canning,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Given the fate that likely awaits him (his crimes will be held up to the light for the world to see; his prosecutors will seek the death penalty), Göring exudes a very unruffled sense of well-being.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Newsom seems unruffled by the blowback.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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What made the situation a whole lot easier for both of them was the fact that Breezy stayed happy and calm in her car seat through the whole episode.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cleveland is sixth in pressure rate and third in sack rate, which means Carson Wentz will need to maintain his thus far unflappable performance while under duress if the Vikings are going to score.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The good ones have learned to remain calm and unflappable, minding their body language both in front of their players and the media.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Leo, encased in Charlie’s jacket and rocked by the movement of the boat, was unperturbed and quickly fell into a deep sleep.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Moore’s leading first-place total of nine votes remained steady from our initial week of polling.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even short, steady sessions a few times a week can add up to meaningful gains in muscle, metabolism, and overall health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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 vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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