as in calm
not easily panicked or upset
we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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Recent Examples of unshakable
While his name may have been mispronounced for the bulk of his career, Washington’s legacy as one of the greatest actors of all time remains unshakable.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here, Hawke is once again fueled by an unshakable conviction, and he’s once again faced with considerable resistance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Each pillar strengthens the others, creating an unshakable foundation for executive impact.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the model is still very far from being considered an unshakable cosmic truth.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshakable
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here, Hawke is once again fueled by an unshakable conviction, and he’s once again faced with considerable resistance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Each pillar strengthens the others, creating an unshakable foundation for executive impact.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the model is still very far from being considered an unshakable cosmic truth.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has helped families transform chaos into calm using compassion, clarity, and proven behavioral strategies.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the 119 rooms is spacious and serene, outfitted with deep soaking tubs, Hästens beds, and balconies that open to crisp mountain air.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The property itself packs in a small kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove, plus a serene bedroom and laundry room upstairs.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jordan Marshall isn’t nonchalant about anything.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This one honestly kind of scares me every time, which is only a testament to Monáe’s totally unflappable commitment to the bit.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Under the command of the unflappable Ernest McSorley, its veteran captain, the Fitz broke shipping records and tallied enormous profits.—
Kevin Duchschere,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Swaggering around the stage, Manow is triumphant, imperturbable.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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This low-volatility ascent since April quite resembles the imperturbable rally through all of 2017.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.—
Danielle Rossingh,
Forbes,
27 June 2021
Adjective
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From his first drive, backed up on Alabama’s own 9-yard line, Ty Simpson appeared unshaken.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite the criticism, Bad Bunny has remained unshaken, hilariously firing back at the criticism during his SNL monologue by encouraging fans to embrace his Spanish-language music.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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