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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 interests me is the conversation between surfaces, glossy against matte, the warmth of wood beside the coolness of stone.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Some of us do not have Babitz’s unbothered coolness towards life’s curveballs.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Can Ward operate with his trademark coolness with a bunch of Broncos breathing down his neck?
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Defining coolness is really tricky.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
By bringing in one of that show’s biggest stars last season, noted indie actress Parker Posey, the coolness factor was turned up even higher.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
As the subject of Materialists, Lucy’s coolness evolves from a businesslike need to maintain control over a situation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Claudia Choose vulnerability over performative coolness, because possible embarrassment is way more powerful than polished detachment.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Today, many companies seem intent on convincing consumers of debit’s coolness.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Some of us do not have Babitz’s unbothered coolness towards life’s curveballs.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Can Ward operate with his trademark coolness with a bunch of Broncos breathing down his neck?
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Defining coolness is really tricky.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
By bringing in one of that show’s biggest stars last season, noted indie actress Parker Posey, the coolness factor was turned up even higher.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
As the subject of Materialists, Lucy’s coolness evolves from a businesslike need to maintain control over a situation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness
Noun
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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And in the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, Regretting You (10/24), Allison Williams plays Morgan, the mother of a precocious and horny teenager, Clara (Mckenna Grace), who struggles to maintain her composure after the deaths of her husband and sister — who were having an affair.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The appliques elevate the bag by adding a pop of texture and elegance.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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His unique vision combined with the timeless elegance of Dior resonates with me personally.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, in some cultures, happiness might be perceived as excitement and high energy, while in others it could be seen as calmness and peace of mind.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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His talent, charisma, good humor and calmness in the face of what at times was nothing less than a maniacal roller coaster ride often brought a sense of peace that heartened everyone around him.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From red carpets to boxing rings, fashion shows to live concerts, stars filled every corner of the spotlight with style, power, and presence.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Astorga, the artistic director and founder of DanzArts, said that people who were not Mexican could come to the celebration and see the culture and the dance styles of different regions of Mexico.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daniels stayed in for the remainder of the game, but came up hobbling after some of his subsequent scrambles, including one that appeared to be a hip-drop tackle (it was not penalized in the game) by Kingsley Enagbare.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The second-year quarterback came up limping after he was tackled by Packers defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare on a play that potentially could have drawn a flag for hip-drop tackle.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tulsa King‘s Dwight usually keeps his cool in incredibly high pressure situations (many, admittedly, of his own making).—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hugo kept his cool as his crew became increasingly ensnared in Solène’s machinations and managed to keep a respectable distance from the interpersonal drama of the boat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The last few years this have seen this subcategory exchange its trendiness for a position as a legitimate niche market with the lower-tier of silly genre programmers.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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Horres understands why many social media users follow celebrities in hanging Labubu figures from their Hermès Birkin bags as a display of status and trendiness.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Coolness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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