1
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
you've handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
carried herself with the dignity and aplomb of a born leader
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Recent Examples of aplomb
Since their step back five years ago, Harry and Meghan have used their respective voices with aplomb, not only in the Oprah interview on March 7 of that year but also in Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare, their 2022 Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and various other interviews over the years.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The Minnesota Viking made a splash at the menswear shows in Paris—wearing Amiri and Louis Vuitton pieces with effortless aplomb.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The windshield wipers cleared the water with aplomb, something other luxury automakers could take a note of.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
As the industry grew and changed, Frommer endured and adapted, speaking with the aplomb of a litigator and the enthusiasm of a newbie, yet also the skepticism of one who has seen plenty.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The Minnesota Viking made a splash at the menswear shows in Paris—wearing Amiri and Louis Vuitton pieces with effortless aplomb.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The windshield wipers cleared the water with aplomb, something other luxury automakers could take a note of.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
As the industry grew and changed, Frommer endured and adapted, speaking with the aplomb of a litigator and the enthusiasm of a newbie, yet also the skepticism of one who has seen plenty.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplomb
Noun
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Despite assurances from the White House that the TASS correspondent had not been approved, the staffer’s presence in the Oval Office highlights a significant breach of protocol from the White House.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Time and time again, Russia has flouted those assurances.—
John Shelton,
National Review,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pairing that with a healthy dose of skepticism, graduates need the skills to investigate possible unintended consequences and to developing the self-assurance to ask the challenging questions.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Florence Viala, a company member since 1994, brings a flighty self-assurance to the central role of Lyubov.—
Laura Cappelle,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Aplomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplomb. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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