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
In keeping with popular male balms for spiritual suffering, Turner turns to alcohol and functions as a mollusk, socially and professionally; his stoicism is an act, one his peers pick up on, and which some openly deride.
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Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
But who decided that stoicism equals strength and that softness is something to hide?
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
In a culture that often rewards stoicism, especially in men, PTSD can be a silent killer.
—Ryan McDermott, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The royal family joined the 1,800-strong congregation in a national two-minute silence to reflect on and remember the sacrifices and heroism of the armed forces and the stoicism of ordinary people during the war.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
But who decided that stoicism equals strength and that softness is something to hide?
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 July 2025
In a culture that often rewards stoicism, especially in men, PTSD can be a silent killer.
—Ryan McDermott, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The royal family joined the 1,800-strong congregation in a national two-minute silence to reflect on and remember the sacrifices and heroism of the armed forces and the stoicism of ordinary people during the war.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
Noun
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Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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Packer was charged with one count of animal attack resulting from owner's disregard for human life, a felony, the spokesperson said.—
Jessie DiMartino,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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If that fact alone doesn’t outrage you, consider what this disregard of constitutional rights means for you.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their casualness and comfort were the characteristics that earned them a top spot in the fashion of the moment.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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But to the other, this is often construed as coldness or indifference.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, despite facing indifference or opposition from whichever political party is in power, the folks in our film carry on.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Patterson was previously convicted of intimidation in 2012, criminal recklessness in 2017 and escape in 2019, filings show.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s left her with a lingering case of PTSD that’s manifested as anger, recklessness, and general hostility.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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