as in calmly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stoically
Standing stoically in the terminal, amid the rush-hour hustle and bustle, the depressed corporate-business negotiator is noticeably nervous.
—
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2026
Pynchon, in his seventies and eighties, has not grown sentimental so much as stoically absurd.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Earlier Monday, Mangione watched stoically in court as prosecutors played surveillance videos showing the killing of Thompson outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown and his arrest five days later.
—Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
In the short clip, Jinky appeared stoically miserable in his household shower, eyes locked on the bathroom tiles with what viewers have described as pure canine indignation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The short vigil drew crowds of adults and children alike, many standing stoically, with tears streaming down somber faces.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The 8-year-old stray, discovered in Ontario, recently appeared on the red carpet in a studded leather jacket, posing stoically in a cat-sized convertible.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Never mind The Bear — meet the Boss, fighting the same demons and nagging feelings of self-doubt that would cause Carmy Berzatto to stoically nod in recognition.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Her dad stoically waving on the jumbotron as Eilish thanked them and Finneas — her brother, co-writer and producer.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2026
Pynchon, in his seventies and eighties, has not grown sentimental so much as stoically absurd.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Earlier Monday, Mangione watched stoically in court as prosecutors played surveillance videos showing the killing of Thompson outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown and his arrest five days later.
—Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
In the short clip, Jinky appeared stoically miserable in his household shower, eyes locked on the bathroom tiles with what viewers have described as pure canine indignation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The short vigil drew crowds of adults and children alike, many standing stoically, with tears streaming down somber faces.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The 8-year-old stray, discovered in Ontario, recently appeared on the red carpet in a studded leather jacket, posing stoically in a cat-sized convertible.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Never mind The Bear — meet the Boss, fighting the same demons and nagging feelings of self-doubt that would cause Carmy Berzatto to stoically nod in recognition.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Her dad stoically waving on the jumbotron as Eilish thanked them and Finneas — her brother, co-writer and producer.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoically
Adverb
-
Raiklin calmly taunted Fanone for needing to be restrained.—
Brian Niemietz,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Kayla says the key is being able to work through disagreements calmly and having a relationship built on trust.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
Instead, the son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner stood impassively for the family portrait alongside his siblings.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Adverb
-
Every frame is flat, overlit and lovely, like watching footage from somebody’s Italian vacation shot indifferently on an iPhone.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
-
Time flowed past indifferently above us; hours and days had no meaning.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
-
The Democrat had joked about shooting the Republican leader of the state House and blithely spoken of watching his children die in their mother’s arms.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
Adverb
-
Rih’s silky black hairdo—coiffed by her long-time hairdresser Yusef Williams—was, at times, worn with a Yankees cap and others, casually tossed into a bun.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
In this one, the Lakers nonchalantly dug a 26-point hole but cared enough in the second half to chop down the deficit to 93-91, on a one-footed fadeaway 3-pointer from Luka Doncic.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
Instead, endeavor to stand back, look at the list dispassionately, and judge which three events honestly were the biggest of the year in your judgment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Dec. 2025
-
Dwight sets the logs ablaze, watching dispassionately as Dunmire burns to a crisp.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
Cook until just tender and lightly browned, 5 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and ground pepper.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stoically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoically. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
