stoniness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoniness
Noun
  • But to the other, this is often construed as coldness or indifference.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.
    Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
  • But the other pole, blithe unconcern, carries its own dangers.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Much of that, according to the report, stems from a medical culture that expects doctors to work around the clock, respond to human suffering with stoicism, perfect their duties, and normalize burnout and inadequate self-care.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • In Today Was Fun, Groff dismantles the myth that professionalism requires stoicism and sacrifice.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Her dark eye circles come from computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain; influencers spend hours editing footage, livestreaming and staring at screens, leading to redness, dryness, blurry vision, dark circles and puffy under-eye bags.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • As for leather, the ingredients in all-purpose cleaner wouldn’t provide the conditioning benefits this material needs and would, instead, strip moisture, causing dryness and cracking.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rose, with her blonde waves and dark lowlights, had a striking resemblance to Avril Lavigne, while her music was flanked by the angst and apathy of Fiona Apple and Liz Phair.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • When anger starts turning into apathy, that’s a bad sign.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.
    Naz Beheshti, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As a result, no one can be blamed for approaching this latest entry in the multibillion-dollar franchise with reticence.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But the reticence evolved after that rule change and as the industry broadened its shareholder base.
    Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Stoniness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoniness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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