as in calm
not easily panicked or upset
we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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Recent Examples of unshakable
For generations, the color has had an unshakable hold on artists and literary types — including Pablo Picasso, Elvis Presley and Joan Didion.
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Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Americans are overcome with an unshakable sense of economic malaise.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite their vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, their bond has always been unshakable — until one day, their friendship is tested, which forces Jane and Ann to confront the meaning of love, growth and adulthood.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
But fighting for something bigger than ourselves requires clarity, conviction, and an unshakable belief in what's possible.
—Steve Grappe Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Americans are overcome with an unshakable sense of economic malaise.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite their vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, their bond has always been unshakable — until one day, their friendship is tested, which forces Jane and Ann to confront the meaning of love, growth and adulthood.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
But fighting for something bigger than ourselves requires clarity, conviction, and an unshakable belief in what's possible.
—Steve Grappe Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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The sulfur and salicylic acid calm things down without stripping my skin, and there’s even charcoal and bentonite clay to go even deeper and pull out gunk.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tsunoda came into the weekend with fairly calm expectations, saying that a Q3 appearance and points return would be a good start.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The video initially shows serene underwater footage featuring fish gliding through turquoise waters.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The primary suite, situated on the main floor, features a serene bathroom with bamboo detailing on the ceiling and a private terrace overlooking the lake.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the reaction in Washington has been remarkably nonchalant, illustrating how thoroughly expectations of leader authenticity have eroded.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Sean was so, nonchalant about it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Kilmer made his big-screen debut in the 1984 rock & roll spy spoof Top Secret and landed his breakout role two years later in Top Gun, playing Cruise's unflappable flyboy rival, Iceman.—
Oliver Gettell,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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DuBois spent much of his career at WNBC and WCBS in New York, and maintains a smooth, unflappable presence that contrasts with Dickerson’s kinetic, lean-forward style.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No actor on TV is making a meal out of language like Tramell Tillman, and no character on TV is being punished for that imperturbable mellifluousness like Severance middle manager Seth Milchick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.—
Danielle Rossingh,
Forbes,
27 June 2021
Adjective
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With multiple songs holding top positions across streaming platforms and radio airplay, Kendrick Lamar’s grip on 2025 remains unshaken.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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That said, the stock market was unshaken, with the S&P 500 merrily climbing its way to another record close.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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