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
For many of us, the traits that have served us well—self-sufficiency, stoicism, and the ability to shut out distractions—may also be the barriers preventing us from embracing the deeper, more transformative aspects of life.
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Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This crystal’s vibrant energy also counterbalances Capricorn’s occasional tendency toward stoicism or over-seriousness, reminding them to enjoy the process and embrace their creativity along the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This crystal’s vibrant energy also counterbalances Capricorn’s occasional tendency toward stoicism or over-seriousness, reminding them to enjoy the process and embrace their creativity along the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
Noun
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Despite the change in appearance, Combs carried himself with the nonchalance of a man who was not staring down decades behind bars.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tracee Ellis Ross’s midi knot is a study in the art of the sleek and simple updo, one that oozes chic nonchalance and modern romance.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Machiavelli has a total disregard for ethical behavior — if such behavior does not achieve his ends.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2025
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Politics Political scientists alarmed by Trump's disregard for checks on the executive branch For now, the check on Trump's power is in federal courts, where more than 100 cases challenging his executive actions are underway.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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Flanked by walls made of black lava stone, the young poets of the Goma Slam Session denounced the pillaging of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s abundant natural resources and the indifference of its political elites.—
Patricia Huon,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Mar. 2025
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Five people, ranging in age from 19 to 38, have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder with depraved indifference, according to the release.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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