composure
noun
com·po·sure
kəm-ˈpō-zhər 
: a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure.
Examples of composure in a Sentence
After the initial shock she regained her composure.
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The bright white will bring a sense of cleanliness and composure to your bathroom vanity, even if under the sink is far from it.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
That composure extends into daily usability.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Other guidance stresses maintaining composure during disputes.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for composure
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composure. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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composure
noun
com·po·sure
kəm-ˈpō-zhər
: calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance
she kept her composure
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