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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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The long wait allowed Atletico to regroup and regain their composure, while Barca appeared deflated at missing out on an opportunity to get back into the match.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
One of Lamont’s unacknowledged strengths is his public composure and innate courtesy in an era when escalating vulgarity in politics shows an ugly American face to us and the world.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The ride strikes a fine balance between composure and comfort.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composure. Accessed 17 Feb. 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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