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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 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 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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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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Recent Examples of cool
María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
The shorter days and cooler temperatures reduce stress from transplanting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
There are 270 such cooling spots in Tokyo’s Nerima ward alone, said Shimazaki.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If the flame heating the air at the base of the balloon stops, the air inside cools and the balloon begins to collapse.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Functionality is synonymous with cool in 2025.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
The shorter days and cooler temperatures reduce stress from transplanting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Born and raised in the area, Albers has witnessed the floating season's crowds give way to a more relaxed mix of couples and retirees when the weather cools off here.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
There are 270 such cooling spots in Tokyo’s Nerima ward alone, said Shimazaki.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Forecasters expect a normal seasonal cool-down, not an immediate Arctic blast, as the vortex sets the stage for winter.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If the flame heating the air at the base of the balloon stops, the air inside cools and the balloon begins to collapse.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cool
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Layer with a stylish barn jacket for a more sophisticated look, or wear it by itself for brunch on the patio with friends.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Espadrilles Ballet flats have made a comeback in Paris as a fall wardrobe essential, but chic espadrilles are another style, which designers like Chanel and Chloé have given a very stylish (and pricey) spin to the seasonal staple.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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What looks like distant diplomacy or marginal disruption is, in fact, defining competitiveness for the decade ahead.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Charlie would have called for calm heads and careful strategy.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The great hope of the Gulf Arabs is that Trump understands this and finally pressures Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, returning the region to something approaching calm.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk didn't deserve to be killed in cold blood.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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After all, who wants to wake up on a crisp winter morning to their feet on cold hardwood?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dish it into a bowl and top it with an icy-cold scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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The world’s icy landscapes suffered, too, according to the analysis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
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For us, Carson Beck is awesome because his only interest is to making his teammates better.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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This year at Imagination in Action in Silicon Valley, 45 innovations vied for the coveted title of most awesome tools.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The investigatory demand seeks to chill their services and advocacy, places an undue burden on Exodus to fulfill the request, exposes private information of its clients, and deters potential clients, according to the complaint.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Sep. 2025
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Feel free to play around with the ratio of vodka/gin to brine to water, and/or to add some dry vermouth straight into the pitcher before chilling.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Cool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cool. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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