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
Late in games, as both teams have desperately clung to leads, that feeling has been unshakable — for everyone inside the building and watching at home.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Once that nucleus is stable, the processes are set and the culture is unshakable; the transition to a more remote or hybrid model should become much more viable.
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Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Zulfi is an iconoclast and a hustler, a man who dreams of opening a Muslims-only version of Uber and who, even in the face of Shah’s elitism and English society’s broader wariness, holds onto an unshakable optimism.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Lauren, Kawakubo, Yamamoto—they’re a powerful trinity, all possessing unshakable visions that continue to shape culture.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unshakable
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Once that nucleus is stable, the processes are set and the culture is unshakable; the transition to a more remote or hybrid model should become much more viable.
—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Zulfi is an iconoclast and a hustler, a man who dreams of opening a Muslims-only version of Uber and who, even in the face of Shah’s elitism and English society’s broader wariness, holds onto an unshakable optimism.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Lauren, Kawakubo, Yamamoto—they’re a powerful trinity, all possessing unshakable visions that continue to shape culture.
—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unshakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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The project was set for Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, a serene 25-acre area purchased and conserved by the county for over a decade and popular for its walking trails.
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Completed in 1968 atop a steep hillside in Corte Madera, about 15 miles north of San Francisco, the cantilevered residence is equal parts bold architectural experiment and serene woodland sanctuary.
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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One night at the tables, Pughsley met a man named Tommy Hunt, who seemed unflappable no matter the size of the pot.
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The service Sleek, steady, unflappable.
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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.
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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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.
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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.
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The reason their unimpressive record in power under Biden left the neo-Brandeisians’ confidence utterly unshaken is that their belief system is more like a religion than an economic theory.
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But the guts of his base remain unshaken, the most solid of any president in decades, a source of strength.
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“Unshakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshakable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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