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
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.
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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
Tuesday’s speech was like getting smacked in the face with that fact over and over again, as half the House chamber applauded rapturously at Trump’s words and half sat stone-faced, looking as if the world had ended.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
And although lower-courts have paused some of his administration’s efforts to dismantle the government, legal battles are likely heading to the Supreme Court, whose justices – who usually sit stone-faced during the presidential address – count three of Trump’s own nominees in their number.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Gasteyer, however, remained characteristically stone-faced throughout the version that aired.
—John Russell, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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
Tuesday’s speech was like getting smacked in the face with that fact over and over again, as half the House chamber applauded rapturously at Trump’s words and half sat stone-faced, looking as if the world had ended.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
And although lower-courts have paused some of his administration’s efforts to dismantle the government, legal battles are likely heading to the Supreme Court, whose justices – who usually sit stone-faced during the presidential address – count three of Trump’s own nominees in their number.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Gasteyer, however, remained characteristically stone-faced throughout the version that aired.
—John Russell, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone-faced
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Josh Duhamel portrays Staten Kirkland, a stoic rancher fighting to save his family’s land and legacy in the Netflix drama series Ransom Canyon.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Researchers say that because boys still face the expectation to be stoic, their struggles more often show up in their behavior.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Since late March, ocean freight rates have largely remained level to both U.S. coasts, largely due to the blank sailings cancelling out the collapse in imports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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The 17 confirmed blank sailings in May alone are equivalent to 225,000 fewer 20-foot equivalent units of cargo, or TEUs.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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The speech was met with interruptions from hecklers, prompting Kennedy to remain composed and even express gratitude for the lessons learned from such interactions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The resort’s composed, perfectionist manager who returned to Japan after years in New York’s hospitality industry.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some visitors bring their collected shells, sea glass, and bits of beach fodder.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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Warhol is one of the most collected artists in the Emirates and the car offered collectors a fresh reframe the icon.—
Grace Banks,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Three Palestinians in Gaza told Reuters early on Monday afternoon that there had been calm since midday, with no sound of drones or warplanes.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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These products help restore the skin's microbiome balance, calm inflammation, and promote a healthier complexion.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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In recent years, K Street has stood out more for its empty storefronts and large number of homeless people than as a vibrant center for activity.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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Consumers have faced empty supermarket shelves and a nearly 90% surge in prices.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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“Stone-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone-faced. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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