as in stoic
showing no emotion
He stood there stone-faced while the verdict was announced. a stone-faced judge
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Recent Examples of stone-faced
Even among those participating though, some giggled and guffawed, while others stayed stone-faced.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
But downtown, soldiers have stood stone-faced behind riot shields as furious protesters have flipped them off, sworn at them and questioned their integrity.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Beside her, rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker sat stone-faced, a fresh shiner darkening the area beneath her right eye.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Diddy, 55, appeared in a Manhattan court looking stone-faced with mostly gray hair and a beard, but smiled upon seeing his two attorneys, Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But with Gino sitting stone-faced across the stage, fans are left wondering what exactly transpired between the finale’s filming and this explosive reunion.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Sitting stone-faced and silent during an explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, Rubio’s expression was closely watched for signs of discomfort, given his long-standing, ardent support for Ukraine.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's entrance into the chamber was a celebratory affair for Republican lawmakers and his allies, while Democrats largely remained stone-faced.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
David Oliver, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
But downtown, soldiers have stood stone-faced behind riot shields as furious protesters have flipped them off, sworn at them and questioned their integrity.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Beside her, rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker sat stone-faced, a fresh shiner darkening the area beneath her right eye.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Diddy, 55, appeared in a Manhattan court looking stone-faced with mostly gray hair and a beard, but smiled upon seeing his two attorneys, Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But with Gino sitting stone-faced across the stage, fans are left wondering what exactly transpired between the finale’s filming and this explosive reunion.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Sitting stone-faced and silent during an explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, Rubio’s expression was closely watched for signs of discomfort, given his long-standing, ardent support for Ukraine.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's entrance into the chamber was a celebratory affair for Republican lawmakers and his allies, while Democrats largely remained stone-faced.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone-faced
Adjective
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The film also gave Lerman a chance to flex comedic muscles rarely seen in his more stoic roles.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The typically stoic Powell looked at Trump and began shaking his head.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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For the outing at the California theme park, Cox wore an oversized white blouse with blank pants and sandals.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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One Redditor said their iPad now had a blank screen, but to be clear there hasn’t been an iPad update.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Yet for all the nerves, there is great pride in Yoro’s calm and composed performances, which have quickly taken him to the top.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The collected water can then be used for watering the lawn and garden, reducing your spending and your water waste, while still keeping the lawn and garden looking great throughout the summer.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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These salts can leak out with the collected water, making for an unpalatable drink.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Trying to explain away a difficult play or a bad performance for some time while the storm is upon us is not an easy task to navigate or deal with and remain cool, calm and collected.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, the analyst said investors should remain calm.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The day after the crash, the FWC investigators found a stash of empty booze bottles and cans on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Though cynics might be quick to dismiss the president’s words as empty political rhetoric, some industry leaders are applauding President Trump’s openness in publicly addressing rescheduling.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Stone-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone-faced. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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