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
Perry delighted fans with more basketball, but UCLA couldn’t replicate his composure in the extra periods.
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Cooke, however, kept her composure and tapped the rebound home and scored.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
After a few breathless seconds, the man regains his composure.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Ruffier was impressed by Bresson’s composure and willingness to engage.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Cooke, however, kept her composure and tapped the rebound home and scored.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
After a few breathless seconds, the man regains his composure.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Ruffier was impressed by Bresson’s composure and willingness to engage.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
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Maybe Romero was the perfect vice-captain under former head coach Ange Postecoglou because his fiery on-field persona balanced the calmness of Son Heung-min.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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These delicious gummies support calmness and relaxation without the use of melatonin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But in a place like Finland, serenity never means lack of edge.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lotus flowers and clear blue waters bring serenity to bright, red-orange aura designs and gold chrome linework.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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This limited-time popcorn is generously seasoned with a bold buffalo ranch seasoning that offers a mix of heat and creamy coolness.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, the brand is known for its classic coolness and quality, especially since it’s made of 99 percent cotton for total comfort.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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One 2024 study also found that adequate water intake is critical for maintaining bacterial and immunological equilibrium in the gut, keeping up a solid defense against intestinal pathogens.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The task can be simple or sophisticated; what matters is that your skills and their demands lock into equilibrium, pulling your full attention into the moment.—
Bill Burnett,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is also a federal class-action lawsuit filed by former members that accuses Gateway and Robert Morris of failing to honor promises to give 15% of donations to global missions and misleading congregants with assurances of refunds.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Advocates in the South Bay say the timing of ongoing sweeps raises red flags — regardless of official assurances that the Super Bowl is not a factor.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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