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
By sending manufacturing overseas, companies gained access to lower labor costs, lighter regulations, and the illusion of unshakable profit margins.
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
These unshakable, vaguely nebulous finales are in many ways the key to the remarkable shelf life of Kubrick’s filmography.
—Spike Carter, Air Mail, 14 June 2025
Such flashes of vulnerability offer a welcome backdrop to her unshakable optimism.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Rikki Clark McCoy, founder of Flourishing Minds LLC and a certified holistic therapist, believes that the concept is genuine and has sat with countless clients who describe an unshakable connection to someone—an ex, a friend, a past version of themselves.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
These unshakable, vaguely nebulous finales are in many ways the key to the remarkable shelf life of Kubrick’s filmography.
—Spike Carter, Air Mail, 14 June 2025
Such flashes of vulnerability offer a welcome backdrop to her unshakable optimism.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Rikki Clark McCoy, founder of Flourishing Minds LLC and a certified holistic therapist, believes that the concept is genuine and has sat with countless clients who describe an unshakable connection to someone—an ex, a friend, a past version of themselves.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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Did your presence create more clarity, more calm, more progress?—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Think smooth shores sloping gently into calm waves and views framed by palm trees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In between, are patio tables with umbrellas and other shady spots to sit for a while and take in the serene surroundings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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With his gravelly voice and unflappable demeanor, Ackles makes a more than capable action hero.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 June 2025
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Three have been the results of walk-offs as a previously unflappable bullpen is struggling, particularly the past two weeks, with the offense unable to put games away early.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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No actor on TV is making a meal out of language like Tramell Tillman, and no character on TV is being punished for that imperturbable mellifluousness like Severance middle manager Seth Milchick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite suffering from a severe injury at 13,800 feet, the climber remained responsive and composed.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Then take the time to analyze the situation before delivering a thoughtful and composed response.—
Christopher Fairbank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 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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Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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However, when speaking with reporters on April 16, the governor told reporters he was unshaken by the attack.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Unshakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshakable. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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