1
as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
his debonair dismissal of my inquiry concerning his financial situation led me to believe that nothing was wrong
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the debonair gentleman charmed all of the ladies in the room
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Recent Examples of debonair
Likewise, Ritchie revels in his characters’ debonair nonchalance while meting out all manner of savagery.
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Jake Coyle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
But as the 2000s hit Raymond would nearly immediately opt for suits and debonair menswear items.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
The film never slows down, offering reliable entertainment throughout its runtime via an aesthetically debonair repackaging of historical events.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
Fleming’s debonair absurdist saga of gangsters and hair’s-breadth escapes was replaced by a broad fairy tale featuring a kidnapper called the Child Catcher.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 July 2024
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Jake Coyle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
But as the 2000s hit Raymond would nearly immediately opt for suits and debonair menswear items.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
The film never slows down, offering reliable entertainment throughout its runtime via an aesthetically debonair repackaging of historical events.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
Fleming’s debonair absurdist saga of gangsters and hair’s-breadth escapes was replaced by a broad fairy tale featuring a kidnapper called the Child Catcher.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debonair
Adjective
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Almost every time, Clean Slate chooses swift and even nonchalant acceptance.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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But Trump is nonchalant about the grave risks the men face as a direct result of their service to him.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The straight-leg silhouette and ankle length give these pants a sophisticated style that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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After all, the implications of a sophisticated A.I. system acting as copilot raise serious questions—such as, will it second-guess or even stop the human pilot from flying if the computer perceives an imminent emergency, which may or may not exist?—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the garden or in a container, this tidy, carefree evergreen forms a mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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The palette was grapefruit pinks and dark, leafy greens as refracted through a glass of sparkling water; the presentation was as carefully carefree as her silky blowouts.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2025
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With last season’s suave gents out of the picture, Troy Stecher was the decisive winner.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The suave Domingo also appeared in a follow-up sketch in November, featuring host Charli XCX.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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So maybe, on some level, Jeff was acting out his cavalier attitude toward his own masculine spirit.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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People, many of whom had never ventured beyond the civilized comforts of the east, found themselves in a wild frontier fraught with dangers unimaginable by today’s standards.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Walking and using transit is a civilized and humane way to live, good for both personal and community health.—
Michael O’Hare,
The Mercury News,
11 Dec. 2024
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That can even be an opportunity to foster some lighthearted competition, such as rewarding the person who took the most movement breaks in a week.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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By The Numbers By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 2 A seemingly simple trip to the store turned into a social media spectacle after a Danish couple shared their lighthearted mishap on Reddit.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Debonair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debonair. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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