as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
was praised for having a coolheaded response to the crisis
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Recent Examples of coolheaded
Her coolheaded approach — distilling arguments, weighing the evidence, and then ruling decisively — was evident in discussions over the Cohen case and is typical for Strauss, according to lawyers who have worked with her for decades.
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Benjamin Weiser, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2020
Colleagues say that on the campaign and in the White House, Ms. Grisham has been a coolheaded, encouraging presence.
—Elizabeth Williamson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2019
And Pelosi, as the speaker of the House Representatives, appeared characteristically coolheaded throughout the voting process.
—Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2019
At the end of each challenge, the regular judge (Katherine Gray, a coolheaded glass artist and a professor) and a guest judge evaluate the contestants’ work.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 31 July 2019
That’s why a buyer should be represented by a buyer’s agent who provides coolheaded, arm’s length expertise.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 11 July 2019
Beijing should be very coolheaded because does a new Cold War serve China’s interests?
—Jeremy Page, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2018
The movie weaves two stories, that of Anote Tong, the former president who calls on world leaders to help save his people, and that of Sermery, a coolheaded mother of six who reluctantly emigrates to New Zealand.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Graceful and coolheaded, the artist is prone to speaking in elliptical phrases that build on one another, in a way that echoes her artwork.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2017
Benjamin Weiser, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2020
Colleagues say that on the campaign and in the White House, Ms. Grisham has been a coolheaded, encouraging presence.
—Elizabeth Williamson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2019
And Pelosi, as the speaker of the House Representatives, appeared characteristically coolheaded throughout the voting process.
—Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2019
At the end of each challenge, the regular judge (Katherine Gray, a coolheaded glass artist and a professor) and a guest judge evaluate the contestants’ work.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 31 July 2019
That’s why a buyer should be represented by a buyer’s agent who provides coolheaded, arm’s length expertise.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 11 July 2019
Beijing should be very coolheaded because does a new Cold War serve China’s interests?
—Jeremy Page, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2018
The movie weaves two stories, that of Anote Tong, the former president who calls on world leaders to help save his people, and that of Sermery, a coolheaded mother of six who reluctantly emigrates to New Zealand.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Graceful and coolheaded, the artist is prone to speaking in elliptical phrases that build on one another, in a way that echoes her artwork.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolheaded
Adjective
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The one child was screaming and running up and down, and the other child was really calm and quiet.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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It’s tucked away in the hills—far above the neon signs of Sunset Boulevard and the ritzy shops of Rodeo Drive—and the outdoor entrance takes you by a serene lake where swans swim by.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The collected cans are recycled locally, where they’re traded in for market rate for the scrap aluminum.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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McKay, whose work is known for comfortable, collected environments, instinctively picked up on that direction and ran with it.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nowadays, this tranquil stretch of sand in southwest Koh Samui is lined by tourist accommodations, including the lavish InterContinental Koh Samui Resort.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the William Peter Blatty novel of the same name, the story centers on a possessed young girl named Regan (Blair) and the two Catholic priests who perform an exorcism to rid Regan of the demon that has taken over her body.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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In a possessed rush, Tyler storms up the stairwell, down the corridor and enters the bedroom to tackle Ryan, who has already killed one of Chloe’s friends and staged it as an overdose.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Coolheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolheaded. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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