as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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Recent Examples of unshaken
However, Jim's confidence in Hill's leadership is unshaken.
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
From his first drive, backed up on Alabama’s own 9-yard line, Ty Simpson appeared unshaken.
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Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Despite the criticism, Bad Bunny has remained unshaken, hilariously firing back at the criticism during his SNL monologue by encouraging fans to embrace his Spanish-language music.
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Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations.
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Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
From his first drive, backed up on Alabama’s own 9-yard line, Ty Simpson appeared unshaken.
—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Despite the criticism, Bad Bunny has remained unshaken, hilariously firing back at the criticism during his SNL monologue by encouraging fans to embrace his Spanish-language music.
—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations.
—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshaken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshaken
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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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The project was set for Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, a serene 25-acre area purchased and conserved by the county for over a decade and popular for its walking trails.
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Completed in 1968 atop a steep hillside in Corte Madera, about 15 miles north of San Francisco, the cantilevered residence is equal parts bold architectural experiment and serene woodland sanctuary.
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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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City officials have repeatedly said the overwhelming majority of those celebrations have been peaceful.
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Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
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The collected luggage includes roller bags, duffel bags, suitcases and backpacks.
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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But no homes are so possessed with pottery of the truly enormous variety as Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus, whose Portuguese farmhouse appears on the cover of our June issue.
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Once Nikki returns to herself, she’s still left with extreme trauma and consequences, given that the possessed version of her murdered two people.
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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshaken. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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