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
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pasolini works in an atmosphere of calm.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Arizona later observed that green light—which is strongly reflected at us by plants—also triggers a release of natural opioids, promoting a serene state.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by a nonchalant guitar performance, dancer and choreographer Dong Jilan, donning a brown velvet dress and having the same long, wavy hair as Sanmao, woke up from a miniature dune and roamed around the set in a highly spiritual and ceremonial fashion.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Even a driver as unflappable as Piastri must be starting to feel some frustration that the last three major decisions made by the McLaren pit wall haven’t gone his way.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The good ones have learned to remain calm and unflappable, minding their body language both in front of their players and the media.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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