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Recent Examples of even-keeled
Research has also found that exercise increases other brain chemicals that help lessen pain, the clinic says, which helps explain why a single workout can leave you feeling lighter, looser and more even-keeled.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
By telling a relatively straightforward story that blends real people from the era of the Gotti Mafia family with imagined characters, Martin Scorsese's dramedy biopic about a kid who falls in love with the gangster life is as even-keeled as anything the director has made.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Work to figure out his daily routine after not having one as a prospect, to excel at the routine once established, to not punish himself for mistakes, to stay even-keeled in the day to day.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Fraser plays the legendary general (and future president) as a tempestuous mountain of a man, a far cry from the modest and even-keeled Eisenhower of record.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Its two executives are even-keeled to the extreme.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
My dad was even-keeled, and nothing if not practical.
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Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
Finally, there is salesman Steve (Warren Burke), who’s the most even-keeled of the bunch.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest.
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Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
By telling a relatively straightforward story that blends real people from the era of the Gotti Mafia family with imagined characters, Martin Scorsese's dramedy biopic about a kid who falls in love with the gangster life is as even-keeled as anything the director has made.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Work to figure out his daily routine after not having one as a prospect, to excel at the routine once established, to not punish himself for mistakes, to stay even-keeled in the day to day.
—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Fraser plays the legendary general (and future president) as a tempestuous mountain of a man, a far cry from the modest and even-keeled Eisenhower of record.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Its two executives are even-keeled to the extreme.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
My dad was even-keeled, and nothing if not practical.
—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
Finally, there is salesman Steve (Warren Burke), who’s the most even-keeled of the bunch.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest.
—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
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Although both Into Mischief and Gun Runner often produce athletic and well-balanced horses, the first notable trait most people in racing almost always mention isn’t physical but mental.
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.
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Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
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One of the most consistent findings in stress physiology is that movement can be the fastest route to a calmer nervous system.
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One night at the tables, Pughsley met a man named Tommy Hunt, who seemed unflappable no matter the size of the pot.
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The service Sleek, steady, unflappable.
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Fast-growing lettuce plants have shallow root systems that are generally unperturbed by dense clay soil.
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Seemingly unperturbed by Israel’s presence were the congregants who gathered Wednesday for Ashura.
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This doesn't look like the time for steady rate cuts, and current Warsh recently emphasized the bank's 2% inflation target, which hasn't been reached since 2021.
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In other words, women tend to burn more fat for energy than men during steady, moderate-intensity endurance exercise, such as a marathon.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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Maybe that’s why Michaels doesn’t talk a lot about his family (though several of the doc’s talking heads remark on how incredibly well-adjusted his kids are).
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Those who valued things such as achievement, power and security — and who lived within cultures where those values were also held — tended to be more well-adjusted and had stronger support networks than those who did not.
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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