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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his coolness under pressure makes him everyone's first choice to head a project with an ironclad deadline
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as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable
the coolness of their clothes is something that high schoolers tend to obsess over
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Recent Examples of coolness
What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around.
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Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
But Hilton also supplied fans and coolness in a literal sense.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
There’s a wonderful midpoint Dylan has discovered in his contemporary shows between intensity and coolness.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.
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Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Regina, separated from Jobim by an 18-year age gap, did not approach Jobim’s bossa sounds with requisite coolness.
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.
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Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
But Hilton also supplied fans and coolness in a literal sense.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
There’s a wonderful midpoint Dylan has discovered in his contemporary shows between intensity and coolness.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness.
—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Regina, separated from Jobim by an 18-year age gap, did not approach Jobim’s bossa sounds with requisite coolness.
—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.
—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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Control and composure are at the core of this leadership philosophy.
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In a 1-1 game in the 10th, Brewers reliever Joel Kuhnel lost his composure after issuing an intentional walk to Crow-Armstrong to face Alex Bregman with runners on the corners and two outs.
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What emerged was a wardrobe that balanced sensuality, ease and elegance.
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There’s a certain elegance and sophistication to rooftop bars and restaurants captured in the American imagination.
Noun
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In that space lives clarity, confidence and calmness.
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As the destruction and chaos continued on the streets, the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing attack at the center of the riots pleaded for calmness and tolerance.
Noun
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Sure, Palm Springs revived its hipness quotient with Rat Pack patina, and Coachella became a global brand thanks to the music festival.
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There were limits to his hipness, though.
Noun
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
Noun
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Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
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The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic.
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Lightweight and slightly cropped, this linen-blend tank top is designed to hit at the hip points for petite shoppers.
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Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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That breeze picks back up Tuesday with a slight cool down for temps there on out.
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Poor Thermostat Management Knowing how to use your thermostat properly is essential for keeping your home cool and keeping costs down.
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“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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