1
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
you've handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
carried herself with the dignity and aplomb of a born leader
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Recent Examples of aplomb
And Ledru, who arguably had the most on his shoulders, appeared to handle it all with aplomb.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Beyond all the legal and even medical specifics resides a sense of communal understanding, and — at the risk of sounding mawkish — a deep and abiding love for one’s fellow human beings, which Feder taps into with aplomb.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
It’s modeled with aplomb by Flea, bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who posed for campaign photos — sometimes lounging in the ocean — near his Malibu home.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Since their step back five years ago, Harry and Meghan have used their respective voices with aplomb, not only in the Oprah interview on March 7 of that year but also in Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare, their 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and various other interviews over the years.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Beyond all the legal and even medical specifics resides a sense of communal understanding, and — at the risk of sounding mawkish — a deep and abiding love for one’s fellow human beings, which Feder taps into with aplomb.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
It’s modeled with aplomb by Flea, bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who posed for campaign photos — sometimes lounging in the ocean — near his Malibu home.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Since their step back five years ago, Harry and Meghan have used their respective voices with aplomb, not only in the Oprah interview on March 7 of that year but also in Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare, their 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and various other interviews over the years.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplomb
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Public perception can crystallize within hours, so executives must be ready to act with purpose and composure instead of debating indefinitely.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her composure on and off the court are impressive, considering her age.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Coaching staff have attempted to restore confidence in Rashford’s risk-taking, knowing one-v-one duels form an essential part of his game.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Under the plan, software giant Oracle would continue to house U.S. user data and provide assurances that the data is not accessible from China, this source added.—
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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But on Friday, Trump indicated that despite those assurances made only a day prior, the administration would be moving FSA and the federal student loan system to the Small Business Administration.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The socialization lessons include the art of shaking hands, which most of the boys do upon greeting the older men — some shyly, eyes down, some with self-assurance.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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Such programs promote real, authentic mentorship and community, build self-assurance and develop leadership—resulting in authentic, personal stories of growth that inspire.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Aplomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplomb. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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