as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
the new kid was really not so aloof as we thought him at first, just painfully shy
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Recent Examples of aloof
This time could be different, yet the greater risk may be staying aloof and missing out on economic growth and corporate profits.
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Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Take, for example, Apple’s 2013 holiday ad, Misunderstood — a poignant narrative about a seemingly aloof teenager expressing love in his way.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In 1950 in Mexico City, the aloof Allerton, over at Lee’s apartment for the first time after a night of drinking, vomits into his toilet, then sits on the bed.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
One thinks of the aloof Greta Garbo who hid behind her glasses to stop interaction with fans.
—Margaret Maynard, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Take, for example, Apple’s 2013 holiday ad, Misunderstood — a poignant narrative about a seemingly aloof teenager expressing love in his way.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In 1950 in Mexico City, the aloof Allerton, over at Lee’s apartment for the first time after a night of drinking, vomits into his toilet, then sits on the bed.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
One thinks of the aloof Greta Garbo who hid behind her glasses to stop interaction with fans.
—Margaret Maynard, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloof
Adjective
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Placing in a distant second was Trump Jr., with 12%.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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To be clear: The consumer version of a psychiatric BCI like Inner Cosmos’ Digital Pill may be just as distant or hypothetical as any other BCI.—
Naveen Rao,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The property comes with a detached garage with a stylish glass garage door and a car charger.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The designation includes the original detached garage, pool and relevant landscape design elements.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the weather is expected to be cold and rainy in Chicago.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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The nights are cold still, though bundling up is certainly an option.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The retro cool of the bar matches the retro cool of the building, which makes sense: Nostalgia is a primary ingredient of Pier Top’s appeal.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wayfair Sleep Cooling Down-Alternative Gel Fiber Bed Pillow Set Stop flipping pillows for a cool spot and swap in these gel fiber ones.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Aloof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloof. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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