self-poise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-poise
Noun
  • The robot's performance matched that of skilled human surgeons, handling unexpected scenarios with composure and precision.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
  • Jordan Walsh regains his composure Walsh was whistled for seven personal fouls in the Celtics’ second Summer League game, then was ejected from the third after picking up two technicals in a seven-second span.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The Standing Group’s work also comes at a time when the political will to focus on atrocity crimes prevention work appears to have diminished.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • All the pieces are aligned, except for political will.
    Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • In many ways, that is an apt reflection of the player’s broader football experience — a late bloomer who has had to dig deep into his reserves of willpower and work ethic to break through barriers time and again.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
  • These manageable steps rewire the brain for sustained effort and build willpower through momentum.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • That distance translated into their own relationship as well.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 July 2025
  • The Stonebridge Crossing project is a bit closer in nature to The Shops at Evergreen Walk, an upscale retail center in South Windsor where developers have been adding apartments within walking distance.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Courage, self-discipline, and AI The other two cardinal virtues (there are four in all) are courage and self-discipline.
    Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Molineaux’s passion for self-discipline and mental resilience is central to his philosophy.
    Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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