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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
the locals were cool towards outsiders the schoolmaster's cool manner did not encourage chitchat
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a crisis keep a cool head, even if no one else is
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a cool basement that would be perfect for storing wine
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
directed a cool glance at the student who was sneaking into class late
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
had a cool new hairstyle
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as in downtown
slang
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a Greek island that's the current favorite of the cool crowd
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as in awesome
slang
of the very best kind
a really cool garage band that's starting to get some attention from the music industry
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as in to chill
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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as in to hush
to become still and orderly
after the recess, tempers had cooled, and we could have a civil, rational discussion
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as in detachment
the absence of emotional involvement
the judge's customary cool stood her in good stead during the sensational trial
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as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
a designer who was the arbiter of cool
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
despite the flood of insults, the fledgling stand-up comic never lost his cool
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a cool breeze
a cool place
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Recent Examples of cool
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Pre-orders for the pricey new handheld (which will run gamers a cool $450) were set to start on Wednesday, April 9, as announced in the April 2 Nintendo Direct presentation.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
These cooling sheet masks (made out of lightweight Tencel) are loaded with 15% cica and three weights of hyaluronic acid to soothe and plump.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For the past three weeks, A$AP Rocky did his best to keep his cool for Rihanna while on trial in downtown Los Angeles.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
If the planet becomes cool enough and hydrogen and water separate early in its evolution, Gupta says a supercritical layer of water could form beneath the hydrogen atmosphere — thereby shedding new light on how planets with liquid water oceans could exist.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Pre-orders for the pricey new handheld (which will run gamers a cool $450) were set to start on Wednesday, April 9, as announced in the April 2 Nintendo Direct presentation.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Oceans are incredibly slow to cool, especially since about 90% of the world’s excess heat produced by burning planet-heating fossil fuels are stored in them.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
These cooling sheet masks (made out of lightweight Tencel) are loaded with 15% cica and three weights of hyaluronic acid to soothe and plump.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
Simeone lost his cool with the media in a post-match press conference and asked for a show of hands from those that had seen Alvarez touch the ball twice.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For the past three weeks, A$AP Rocky did his best to keep his cool for Rihanna while on trial in downtown Los Angeles.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cool
Adjective
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His ceiling offensively doesn’t suggest work as a No. 1 centre in the NHL; second-line duty over a period of years is something of a distant bell based on current numbers; his floor (No. 3 centre) would represent a reach selection for this player.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Great athletes have been known to remember the minute details of games in the distant past with uncommon clarity.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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While not all people with autism stim, doing so can help release debilitating excess energy and restore a feeling of comfort, calm, and body/mind awareness.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lopez has been seen out in New York a lot lately, and while the weather has been cold for spring, there’s still a lot going on for her, especially in the theatre world.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Forecasters warned of poor visibility and icy road conditions, urging motorists to travel with extra food and water in case they became stranded.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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While the material alone could have been basic, what Landon makes of it with such stylish and emotional execution is anything but.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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How To Serve Different Types of Wine Serve whites and rosés chilled, while reds can be served just below room temperature.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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But there are surprises that chill you to the bone, and then there are twists that leave you guffawing.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Cool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cool. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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