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
From a three-ingredient dinner to an unshakable dessert philosophy, Hathaway keeps delivering food content worth savoring.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Trump has a child’s attention span, a megalomaniac’s urge for a ribbon cutting before his term ends, zero willingness to listen to anyone who doesn not agree with him, and — most of all — an unshakable belief that his taste and judgment is far better than any arts commission’s.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
In power since 2010 and looking for his fifth consecutive election victory, Orbán, 62, faces a more competitive race than at any time in the past two decades as Magyar has shot to prominence and challenged what once seemed an unshakable grip on power by the pro-Russian populist.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
What makes this chaos delightful rather than annoying is Robyn’s unshakable sense of control, grounded in pop principles and thoughtful craft.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Trump has a child’s attention span, a megalomaniac’s urge for a ribbon cutting before his term ends, zero willingness to listen to anyone who doesn not agree with him, and — most of all — an unshakable belief that his taste and judgment is far better than any arts commission’s.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
In power since 2010 and looking for his fifth consecutive election victory, Orbán, 62, faces a more competitive race than at any time in the past two decades as Magyar has shot to prominence and challenged what once seemed an unshakable grip on power by the pro-Russian populist.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
What makes this chaos delightful rather than annoying is Robyn’s unshakable sense of control, grounded in pop principles and thoughtful craft.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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Your calm precision can keep the whole plan from wobbling.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The outset of war finds her wary yet calm, and our knowledge of her composure under siege means that all following emotional displays shake us like miniature earthquakes.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Grab a cinnamon croissant at Birley Bakery or a lox bagel at Eli’s and eat it on a bench near the serene Conservatory Water with its model boats.—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Priced at $38 million, the home will include serene gardens, a spa, and tea room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Jurk was rather nonchalant following the punch as Castillo lay on the floor, prompting an announcer to say the medics should be in the ring.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Her nonchalant reaction and control of her emotions went viral, gathering 26 million views on YouTube.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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With favorites falling to the wayside all over the undulating greens at Aronimink Golf Club, the ever-unflappable Scheffler sits atop the leaderboard after the opening day’s golf in Philadelphia.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Eighteen years later, McCarthy is a far more unflappable man.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The global movement of goods via ocean freight has, thus far, remained largely unshaken by the war in Iran—though the impacts of the conflict may not yet be fully felt.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli premier insisted his alliance with US President Donald Trump was unshaken, though the American leader has publicly admonished Netanyahu for an attack on an Iranian gas field, while top US intelligence officials have outlined diverging war goals from Israel’s.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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