as in nonchalance
the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion
She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.
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Recent Examples of stoicism
For many of us, the traits that have served us well—self-sufficiency, stoicism, and the ability to shut out distractions—may also be the barriers preventing us from embracing the deeper, more transformative aspects of life.
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Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This crystal’s vibrant energy also counterbalances Capricorn’s occasional tendency toward stoicism or over-seriousness, reminding them to enjoy the process and embrace their creativity along the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This crystal’s vibrant energy also counterbalances Capricorn’s occasional tendency toward stoicism or over-seriousness, reminding them to enjoy the process and embrace their creativity along the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
Noun
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All season, Hurts has fielded post-game press conferences with his signature nonchalance and unwavering confidence.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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At 82, McCartney was still a vision of graceful nonchalance in his fitted black jacket and crisp white shirt, hair grayed at the temples but still boyishly brushing the back of his collar.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His proud display of his mug shot is just the latest example of his disregard for political norms.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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The study concluded that men's greater confidence in their driving abilities likely stems from a belief in their superior skills rather than a disregard for driving risks.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The series is less effectively empathetic toward the victim or toward the plight of adolescent girls — though perhaps that’s a reflection of societal indifference.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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This type of indifference to children’s humanity led to the deaths of Kalief Browder in New York and Kayelyn Drake in Mississippi.—
James L. Dold,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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