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Adjective
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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.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026 -
But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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David Esposito has built a career defined by focus, presence, and disciplined leadership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With talent and youth, Notre Dame isn’t necessarily in a terrible position, but bringing in another veteran, disciplined ballhandler alongside All-American Hidalgo make Notre Dame even stronger.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Seeing credit cards has shocked some customers who thought Carshon’s was unshakable.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What really surprised the rather unflappable ISS and Glass Lewis was a tax reimbursement of $334 million that swells the total payout to $886 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Wallstedt, who admitted to some pregame nerves, set the tone for the way things would go early, looking completely unflappable in the opening 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This is partially due to the nature of today’s multimedia pop performances, which tend to present themselves as a whole world apart, self-contained and all-encompassing.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Usually, what happens during the crossovers is pretty self-contained, when possible.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The first song that the Beatles sang was self-composed, in itself a huge change.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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In concert, Ochoa mixes traditional and self-composed son cubano numbers with boleros, guarachas and tangos.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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Crucially, the estate is also partially self-sufficient, producing its own beef, veal, lamb, cheese, eggs, honey, olive oil, gin, herbs, and seasonal vegetables (which guests are invited to pick themselves).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To top it off, Ferrari claims the Hypersail will be the first 100-foot yacht in the world to be entirely self-sufficient.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Self-poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poised. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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