as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset
the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down
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Recent Examples of unflappable
And second, the unflappable Fred Dent, who had served as secretary of commerce, and whose anodyne presence was required in the room when meetings ran late and tempers flared.
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Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Sinner looked unflappable while winning the first two sets.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
Reynor brings the tragicomic relief as Benji’s bullying, insecure brother Tom, and Champlin strikes just the right tone of unflappable bemusement as Detective Henry.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Michael Hiltzik: What FDR could advise Biden about reforming the Supreme Court — tread lightly
Mary McNamara: The unflappable Pete Buttigieg is (still) the Democrats’ best political communicator.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
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Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Sinner looked unflappable while winning the first two sets.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
Reynor brings the tragicomic relief as Benji’s bullying, insecure brother Tom, and Champlin strikes just the right tone of unflappable bemusement as Detective Henry.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Michael Hiltzik: What FDR could advise Biden about reforming the Supreme Court — tread lightly
Mary McNamara: The unflappable Pete Buttigieg is (still) the Democrats’ best political communicator.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
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But perhaps the more pronounced change in her life since turning 50 is the fact that the fashion designer and former Spice Girl has grown more nonchalant about what the world around her thinks about her.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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His tone is more nonchalant than angry, spoken from the perspective of a 74-year-old man who seems to have long put any negative feelings in the rear view.Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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In years where solar activity is calmer, pockets of cold air form high in the atmosphere, which results in colder winters and stronger easterly winds over northern Europe and the northern U.S..Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The first night was calm and he was just getting used to his new environment, but the next morning everything was different.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The team’s droll, imperturbable manager, Dave Roberts, spent much of his summer issuing medical briefings on infirm pitchers.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Minsky is the very opposite: chipper, imperturbable, and with impeccable manners.Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Housing up to 14 people, a group of friends or family reunion can enjoy a comfortable space in a serene setting.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The figure’s serene posture against the backdrop of the ocean resonated deeply with them, leading to quiet contemplation.Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The songs on Stevenson’s sophomore effort are poised, nearly unshakable.Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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None of them had ever started, owned, or run a business, making the transition from a dream to a thriving studio a monumental leap that took years of diligent saving, education, and unshakable faith.Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
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This leader knows when to lean in, signaling approachability, and when to maintain a composed silence, showcasing quiet confidence.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Stay composed and resilient with empathy, which should help ease tension in the room.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021
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The seemingly nerveless Floridian, a ferocious competitor at the best of times, hit back in style to close with two birdies in his last three holes for a round of 69 in the process sending a very clear message to his rivals out there.Patrick Snell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2020
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