self-poise

Definition of self-poisenext

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Noun
  • John is, as ever, at ease in front of the cameras, while Carolyn struggles to maintain composure.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
  • When Kotb asked how Guthrie reacted to seeing images of the abductor taken from Ring camera footage, Guthrie worked hard to keep her composure.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Athletes have largely won the freedom to transfer almost at will via the portal along with the ability to be paid by schools that are now doling out more than $20 million a year to their athletes.
    Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Rickon noted that many have her sanctuary in their wills.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One of the first clues that the conventional wisdom about willpower was wrong came in 2015.
    Francine Russo, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
  • This isn’t something willpower can fix.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Inside stood several farmhouses cozily positioned within a comfortable walking distance from one another.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Those questions signaled their belief that anyone occupying that office should maintain their distance from the president and uphold the Justice Department’s independence.
    Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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