as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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Recent Examples of unshaken
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.
—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
Continue to raise him up as a voice for Your Kingdom, unshaken and on fire for You Lord.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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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.
—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
Continue to raise him up as a voice for Your Kingdom, unshaken and on fire for You Lord.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshaken
Adjective
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Lead with calm confidence, but keep your claims grounded.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The layered garden at Tarabel is a treasure that offers guests a serene retreat tucked away from the busy city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The golden-hour snap captured a serene moment of reflection.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Numerous friends and family members, in interviews with the News, described Griffin as a peaceful man, known for his devotion to God as much as his spitfire lyrics.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Start with a high-quality anchor piece, then layer in vintage accents that make the patio feel collected and personal.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, an opportunistic host who invites a possessed girl and a child psychologist as his guests for the night in a desperate bid for ratings.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshaken. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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