as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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Recent Examples of unshaken
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
Continue to raise him up as a voice for Your Kingdom, unshaken and on fire for You Lord.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Despite this continued bullying perpetuated by Navarro, Perry’s dedication to Jane’s Addiction and the preservation of its positive impact on the music industry remains unshaken.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 July 2025
Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Continue to raise him up as a voice for Your Kingdom, unshaken and on fire for You Lord.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Despite this continued bullying perpetuated by Navarro, Perry’s dedication to Jane’s Addiction and the preservation of its positive impact on the music industry remains unshaken.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 July 2025
Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshaken
Adjective
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But Vonn, whose injury history is almost as long as her résumé, looked calm during training, coach Aksel Lund Svindal said Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In court, Mickey grasps at straws, trying to clear his name, and in jail, the usually calm, cool and collected attorney is struggling to stay sane.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Comfortable Ride: Adaptive dynamics with the optional air suspension provides a smooth and composed ride, even on rough roads and off road trails.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is peaceful, the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Tehran had an organized military program to seek the bomb up until 2003.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is peaceful, the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Tehran had an organized military program to seek the bomb up until 2003.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To address this, the Statista R research team employed triangulation, combining secondary data from global sources and national datasets with primary data from university reports and data submissions to verify collected information.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The collected data is sent to an app via Bluetooth, where it can be used to provide information on hormonal cycles and anxiety levels.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The story begins with two teens fleeing into the night where one is killed by her possessed mother.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, an opportunistic host who invites a possessed girl and a child psychologist as his guests for the night in a desperate bid for ratings.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshaken. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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