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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
the locals were cool towards outsiders the schoolmaster's cool manner did not encourage chitchat
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a crisis keep a cool head, even if no one else is
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a cool basement that would be perfect for storing wine
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
directed a cool glance at the student who was sneaking into class late
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
had a cool new hairstyle
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as in downtown
slang
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a Greek island that's the current favorite of the cool crowd
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as in awesome
slang
of the very best kind
a really cool garage band that's starting to get some attention from the music industry
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as in to chill
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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2
as in to hush
to become still and orderly
after the recess, tempers had cooled, and we could have a civil, rational discussion
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as in detachment
the absence of emotional involvement
the judge's customary cool stood her in good stead during the sensational trial
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as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
a designer who was the arbiter of cool
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
despite the flood of insults, the fledgling stand-up comic never lost his cool
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a cool breeze
a cool place
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Recent Examples of cool
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Old towels cut up into rags do a great job of removing this soft flux once the copper pipe is cool enough to touch.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
CBS News, 11 June 2025
Super said the business is growing more agile by the day and responded quickly when the economy started to cool in February.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 May 2025
This series depends on which team can keep its cool.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
What Refrigerator Coils Do To keep things simple, refrigerator coils are basically responsible for keeping the interior of your fridge cool.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Old towels cut up into rags do a great job of removing this soft flux once the copper pipe is cool enough to touch.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Verb
The air seemed to cool on some tracks and the mood turn reflective, autumnal.
—CBS News, 11 June 2025
Super said the business is growing more agile by the day and responded quickly when the economy started to cool in February.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Noun
As the Buffalo Bills quarterback, 29, prepares for his upcoming nuptials to Steinfeld, 28, Allen's coach Sean McDermott says his star player is keeping his cool with the big day approaching quickly.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 May 2025
This series depends on which team can keep its cool.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cool
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Until recently, restoring meaningful vision for these patients was a distant dream.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Eventually, technology allows these distant intimates to share a frame.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Prevent chemical drift onto non-target areas by applying herbicide only when the wind is calm; avoid application when the daytime temperature is above 80°F.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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The October air was cold, the grass brown, but Emily’s face was hot and her breath fast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a community so focused on performance gear, there was a surprising lack of quality—and stylish—womenswear.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Designed to blend effortlessly with your favorite pieces, this stylish bag extension offers a fresh, customizable twist to elevate your everyday look.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Paul hit an awesome Asai Moonsault on Jey Uso through a table, so Jey will walk into Raw’s world title match against Gunther even more banged up.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Teresi continued his role as an awesome do-it-all player Saturday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Limoncello, a lemon liqueur made from zest and sugar, has long been served chilled after meals.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Cool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cool. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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