as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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Recent Examples of unshaken
However, Jim's confidence in Hill's leadership is unshaken.
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
From his first drive, backed up on Alabama’s own 9-yard line, Ty Simpson appeared unshaken.
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Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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.
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Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations.
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Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshaken
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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
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
Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations.
—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshaken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshaken
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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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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
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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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By Sunday afternoon, the park was peaceful, with some residents setting up a Father's Day lunch while men nearby were playing cards.
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The view is extraordinary, but the experience is far from peaceful in peak season.
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star.
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But no homes are so possessed with pottery of the truly enormous variety as Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus, whose Portuguese farmhouse appears on the cover of our June issue.
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Once Nikki returns to herself, she’s still left with extreme trauma and consequences, given that the possessed version of her murdered two people.
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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshaken. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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