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
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.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In European capitals, observers say the shock many Europeans experienced after the 2016 election has given way to a more muted stoicism in 2024.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Rather than condemning manhood outright, Seidler advocates for therapists to work with, rather than against, stereotypically masculine traits like stoicism, protectiveness, and problem-solving.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Much of his stoicism, Strangio admits, comes from being remarkably good at compartmentalizing.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In European capitals, observers say the shock many Europeans experienced after the 2016 election has given way to a more muted stoicism in 2024.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Rather than condemning manhood outright, Seidler advocates for therapists to work with, rather than against, stereotypically masculine traits like stoicism, protectiveness, and problem-solving.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Much of his stoicism, Strangio admits, comes from being remarkably good at compartmentalizing.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
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Just the right amount of contemporary Swiss alpine charm, cue the warm wood tones and cool marble bathrooms, with a shot of Scandinavian design aesthetic, all clean lines and soft furnishings, and a dash of contemporary nonchalance, signal the robust amount of dimmable light switches.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Just as striking as the ease with which the Bruins won the game was their nonchalance afterward.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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The President must reign in Mr. Musk's powers immediately and stop this blatant disregard for the powers of Congress.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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That is a blatant disregard for the rule of law, even though pardons are within the purview of the president and something he is technically allowed to do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, as Kennedy’s book makes painfully clear, the rape kit has also become a paradoxical symbol of systemic indifference toward rape and its victims.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The government’s apparent indifference toward the hostages—despite the IDF’s near-total military control of Gaza and the fact that many hostages were held within a few kilometers of IDF positions—only deepened the public’s frustration.—
Amos Harel,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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