as in nonchalance
the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion
She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.
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Recent Examples of stoicism
The stoicism, resilience and killer instinct that turned Klonowski from an outsider into a reliable force encounter their toughest test to date entering the NCAA Championships.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
That was more a victory for stoicism than style, but that slender 2-1 advantage earned in the Midlands would eventually prove hugely significant.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In this book, academic and entrepreneur Scott Galloway breaks down four key variables for financial security: discipline, stoicism, time and diversification.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Unlike Guy, who's all personality and rash decisions, Gathegi gravitated towards the stoicism of the character for his performance.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
That was more a victory for stoicism than style, but that slender 2-1 advantage earned in the Midlands would eventually prove hugely significant.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In this book, academic and entrepreneur Scott Galloway breaks down four key variables for financial security: discipline, stoicism, time and diversification.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Unlike Guy, who's all personality and rash decisions, Gathegi gravitated towards the stoicism of the character for his performance.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
Noun
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Never too retro, never too futuristic — these perfect day-to-night shades will add a touch of French nonchalance to any outfit.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His red-carpet looks don’t project nonchalance but non-anxiety.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Actual malice means a reporter or press outlet knew their story was false or else acted with reckless disregard for the truth.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
4 Aug. 2025
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Focus on short-term gains and disregard long-term costs.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some have responded with indifference; in April, Lithgow told U.K.'s Sunday Times that Rowling was not the factor holding him back from joining the production.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Bradleys have said that in the days after Amy went missing, they were met with resistance and indifference from cruise officials.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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