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
Kohberger remained stone-faced and showed no visible emotion during these statements.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Even among those participating though, some giggled and guffawed, while others stayed stone-faced.
—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
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
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Even among those participating though, some giggled and guffawed, while others stayed stone-faced.
—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
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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Maybe masculinity still does mean taking care of and protecting your partner, being the breadwinner and remaining stoic all the same.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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During his first postgame press conference at UNC, Bill Belichick maintained the stoic demeanor that became synonymous with his lengthy run with the New England Patriots.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In their place were mostly blank walls and eggshell hues.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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And for several seemingly interminable minutes, POTUS is absent, his video screen in the Situation Room a blank square.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
3 Sep. 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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Krypto maintains the decidedly unruly nature of the dog upon which he is based, a funny foil to Superman’s (played by David Corenswet) kind and composed comportment.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Your publisher is preparing an edition of new and collected stories, which will come out next year.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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In Kenya, authorities blocked World signups and ordered the deletion of collected biometric data after a high court determined the company failed to meet legal standards for biometric data collection.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Hill stayed calm, recovering from the blunder and finding an open lane for an 80-yard touchdown.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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All of these things can soften poop and move it through your system more smoothly—which helps keep those nearby blood vessels calm and cool.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Erik Thommy could not get to the rebound in time to take advantage of an empty net, and his shot was blocked by a defender out for a corner kick.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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What To Know On the night of August 22, Zarutska boarded a Lynx Blue Line train and sat in an empty two-person seat.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stone-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone-faced. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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