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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
The sense of a cultural in- and out-group dissolved as niche communities grew and old-school ideas of coolness fell away.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Joining the richness of cream, the coolness of ice, and the texture of rice was likely formulated in China around 2000 BCE.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The coolness follows earlier bouts of 90-degree temperatures across Southern California.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
These barrel cargos are a great option for someone who likes the coolness of a baggy or barrel pant without swallowing petite frames.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Yet normal temperatures in April are higher than what was experienced this March, so a return to actual coolness isn’t in the cards.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
So strong is the association between the fruit and coolness that its visual depiction seeks to enhance the fan’s function.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Even Whoop is trying to increase the coolness factor of wearable tech, announcing a new creative partnership with acclaimed designer Samuel Ross earlier this year.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Unfortunately, Strings is the Icarus to the blazing sun of ultra coolness.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Joining the richness of cream, the coolness of ice, and the texture of rice was likely formulated in China around 2000 BCE.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The coolness follows earlier bouts of 90-degree temperatures across Southern California.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
These barrel cargos are a great option for someone who likes the coolness of a baggy or barrel pant without swallowing petite frames.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Yet normal temperatures in April are higher than what was experienced this March, so a return to actual coolness isn’t in the cards.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
So strong is the association between the fruit and coolness that its visual depiction seeks to enhance the fan’s function.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Even Whoop is trying to increase the coolness factor of wearable tech, announcing a new creative partnership with acclaimed designer Samuel Ross earlier this year.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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Weaving between Bon Iver features and electronic experimentation, the Minnesota musician and actor’s new album sounds a note of community and composure in a tumultuous world.—
Nia Coats,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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Manor, meanwhile, kept his composure.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Its elegance is showcased in movies, books, and art.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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His confidence, calmness and clutch play impressed teammates and staff alike.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite its hipness, the Calile felt soothing, with its chilled organic wines and linen robes and a palette of dusty rose, light oak, and matte gold that had an almost Xanax-like effect.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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But the weightless, old-school videogame aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even further amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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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.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Geometrically cosmic as the design is, left unclear is how the lower ring-of-Saturn at the hips actually allows Madame Bel to settle into those somewhat skinny seats at the May 12 opening ceremony.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Police said the 33-year-old victim suffered a graze wound to the hip.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Midweek there will be a brief cool down followed by another warm-up.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The Spurs had lost the previous game in large part because Wembanyama lost his cool and elbowed Naz Reid in the neck, leading to a second-quarter ejection.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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