as in calmness
evenness of emotions or temper
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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Recent Examples of composure
Wiseman commended the pilot for the mission, Victor Glover, for his composure during the reentry.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Starting from the first day of spring training, people around the Detroit Tigers have raved about Kevin McGonigle not only for his supreme abilities but also for his remarkable composure.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Vita is stunning and in a better outfit, and her composure wins her the lip sync.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Their composure on little notice impressed but didn’t surprise their teammates.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Starting from the first day of spring training, people around the Detroit Tigers have raved about Kevin McGonigle not only for his supreme abilities but also for his remarkable composure.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Vita is stunning and in a better outfit, and her composure wins her the lip sync.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Their composure on little notice impressed but didn’t surprise their teammates.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for composure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chamomile’s apigenin promotes calmness and, when combined with matcha, creates a focused but relaxed state.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite the electric energy of the restaurant below, the 36-room hotel feels private and almost ryokan-like in its serenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just as Elliot respects the importance of neighborhood serenity above all, Lindsay-Abaire and Leon aren’t going to put anything onstage that will truly turn off an audience.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Joining the richness of cream, the coolness of ice, and the texture of rice was likely formulated in China around 2000 BCE.—
Del Mar Historical Society,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, conservation experts expressed explicit concern with the building’s heavy use of concrete, noting that the museum would require an elaborate (and energy-thirsty) ventilation system to maintain internal temperature equilibrium.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fashioned from basalt, stone, and slate, this is the empty canvas upon which every ray of light and the sounds of birds and waves create a dynamic of its own and restore a sense of equilibrium.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jakob Larsen, the head of maritime security for BIMCO, the largest international association representing shipowners, said in a note Thursday that most shipping companies need a stable ceasefire and assurances from both sides of the conflict that the strait is safe for transit.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege that Bang gave early shareholders false assurances in 2019 that a stock market debut was not on the horizon, inducing them to sell their stakes to a private equity vehicle connected to his associates.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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By multiple accounts, Gorman is getting praise as a steady hand who steered the selection process with equanimity and a distance from the key players that gave him perspective on what Disney needed most.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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China, which has invested billions in Venezuela and counts Caracas as a strategic partner, will not view American intervention with equanimity.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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