as in calm
not easily panicked or upset
we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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Recent Examples of unshakable
Still, that near-career-ending episode levied a heavy tax on Griffin’s seemingly unshakable bravado.
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Mendes, 30, is no stranger to playing a confident, seemingly unshakable, popular high school girl with complex emotions and motivations.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one of the worst storms the U.S. has seen in the modern era, residents across the devastated Southeast and elsewhere have showcased unshakable resolve, heroism and compassion.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The result is a moving and illuminating picture of the unshakable love between mothers and daughters, through centuries and under the weight of tremendous oppression and obstacles.
—Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Mendes, 30, is no stranger to playing a confident, seemingly unshakable, popular high school girl with complex emotions and motivations.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one of the worst storms the U.S. has seen in the modern era, residents across the devastated Southeast and elsewhere have showcased unshakable resolve, heroism and compassion.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The result is a moving and illuminating picture of the unshakable love between mothers and daughters, through centuries and under the weight of tremendous oppression and obstacles.
—Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
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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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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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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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Myers nails the realistic teen who is a far cry from the unflappable Nancy Drew, screwing up plenty and often terrified of what she’s gotten herself into.Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The height of this mode on Apple TV+ is Silo, a sci-fi adaptation where the whole system is both mysterious and corrupt, but the intrepid, highly skilled, and unflappable protagonist played by Rebecca Ferguson is undaunted in her need to figure out what’s really going on.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 Sep. 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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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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The world’s wealthiest university on Thursday reported receiving more than $525 million in current-use donations during fiscal year 2024, a signal of unshaken donor faith during a year of turbulence.Fortune Editors, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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Fama, whose Efficient Market Hypothesis forms the foundation for much of modern financial theory, remains unshaken by Asness’s critique.Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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