as in nonchalance
the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion
She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.
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Recent Examples of stoicism
From our review: Cloaking the screen in moody chiaroscuro, Gomes finds mystique in Edward’s stoicism and poetry in Molly’s heartbreak.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Amaechi makes the case that a positive experience of sport can lead to much more than a healthy lifestyle and a sense of community, especially since the notion of emotional stoicism has paralyzed so many young men.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Bellisario layers subtle notes of empathy, softness and even humor under Harmon’s rigid stoicism.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Amaechi makes the case that a positive experience of sport can lead to much more than a healthy lifestyle and a sense of community, especially since the notion of emotional stoicism has paralyzed so many young men.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Bellisario layers subtle notes of empathy, softness and even humor under Harmon’s rigid stoicism.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
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Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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While the relationships Reid had before the pandemic weren't affected by 'nonchalance' culture, he's been experiencing a far different dating pool after his most recent relationship of two and a half years ended.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Friday’s raid was the latest — and perhaps most brazen — attack, not only for its visceral impact on everyday San Diegans, but for its audacious disregard of our most cherished constitutional protections.—
Andrew Nietor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Agencies may not conduct large-scale reorganizations and reductions in force in blatant disregard of Congress's mandates, and a president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without partnering with Congress.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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But at a 2% real return, that point of indifference goes up to 83.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The state’s indifference has left districts on their own, notching defeats and some small victories, like Ivan, who ultimately realized his behavior was undermining his future.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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