1
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
a witness practicing remarkable self-command under intense questioning by several members of Congress
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2
as in temperance
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
an aloof man of great self-command but little charm
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Recent Examples of self-command
In his mind, the army was not a caste apart but an instrument of the republic – an arena in which self-command and civic virtue were tested.
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Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-command
Noun
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The deputies had differing opinions on whether Adair had become compliant during the restraint.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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On their third album, Cost of Living Adjustment, Cola have embraced, if not maximalism, then at least letting go of restraint.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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What begins as inspiration could become something tangible when desire and discipline move together.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Tang positioned One/Size’s commercial advantage as one of category discipline rather than breadth.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Losing his composure is not his style.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Underlying such obvious acts of aggression lies an insidious tendency for transnational repression to flow from despots into democracies, oppressing lawyers of all nationalities in the process.—
Irwin Cotler,
Time,
8 May 2026
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The Committee for the First Amendment is a group of artists and storytellers standing together to defend free expression against government repression and industry complicity, launched in October with a statement from Fonda and more than 550 supporters from across Hollywood.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Beyondthe security gates and ID checkpoints, inhibitions loosen and time flows differently.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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This shift from inhibition to activation requires a fundamentally different toolkit — and a different kind of researcher.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Firefighters transitioned to defensive mode and used a remote-suppression robot to enter the building, LAFD spokesperson Jennifer Middleton said.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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When fire alarm or suppression systems are out of service, businesses are often required to put fire watch guards in place quickly to meet safety rules, satisfy insurers and remain compliant with local fire code requirements.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Self-command.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-command. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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