as in calmness
evenness of emotions or temper
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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Recent Examples of composure
Death by Lightning, adapted by Mike Makowsky from Candice Millard’s 2011 nonfiction book and directed by Matt Ross, hums with the strength of these performances, particularly Shannon’s quiet composure and Macfadyen mining new depths of buffoonery.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Jaylen Brown, who scored a team-high 33 points in the win, said he was impressed by the rookie’s composure.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
What To Know During the interview, Friedland questioned how Mamdani maintained composure during the White House news conference, noting observers were surprised by his calm demeanor.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
That combination of intelligence, composure, and athleticism turned her into one of the most adaptable players on the Spirit roster.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Seattle also wouldn’t be here without Darnold’s calmness and consistency.—
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People say the hobby offers calmness and a sense of control.—
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Locals cherish the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the serenity that defines their hometowns.—
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That’s mostly because this is the only spa in Lisbon offering treatments inside a hammam, and in creating such a separate space from the rest of the hotel, the brand has managed to create a wonderful pocket of serenity.—
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Of course, the brand is known for its classic coolness and quality, especially since it’s made of 99 percent cotton for total comfort.—
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What does coolness mean right now?—
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No stable equilibrium would be arrived at easily.—
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Cramer warned that these moments can feel chaotic — even irrational — but are often driven by valuation extremes finally snapping back toward equilibrium.—
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Neither assurance of German manufacture nor of superior sound quality sufficed to get the bills back into the salesman’s palm.—
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In a world where they are too often ignored, underappreciated or misunderstood, Black children’s books offer a welcoming sense of pride, assurance and the ability to freely dream for our babies and young people.—
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China, which has invested billions in Venezuela and counts Caracas as a strategic partner, will not view American intervention with equanimity.—
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Huge numbers of African people were living out their lives, often in peace and equanimity, when out of nowhere, armed men appeared.—
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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