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as in nonchalant
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as in disgusted
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Recent Examples of blasé
But that blase attitude doesn’t extend to the more serious matter of dinero.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 June 2025
But do not make the mistake of thinking that serial winners would not quite like to win something else, or that City fans would be blase about it in any way.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
The blase attitude is not uncommon in Kyiv, where many residents appear to be confronting the prospect of an enemy at the gates with a mix of stoicism and resignation, if not outright bewilderment at the presence of so many foreigners asking darkly about imminent conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, ajc, 20 Oct. 2021
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Oct. 2021
Trump voters interviewed this week were almost blase about their president's health scare, describing it as an unavoidable part of his work and travel schedule.
—Michelle L. Price and Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 June 2025
But do not make the mistake of thinking that serial winners would not quite like to win something else, or that City fans would be blase about it in any way.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
The blase attitude is not uncommon in Kyiv, where many residents appear to be confronting the prospect of an enemy at the gates with a mix of stoicism and resignation, if not outright bewilderment at the presence of so many foreigners asking darkly about imminent conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, ajc, 20 Oct. 2021
Regular high tides elicit a blase response from Venetians, who are accustomed to lugging around rubber boots at every flood warning, and delight from tourists, fascinated by the sight of St. Mark’s golden mosaics and domes reflected in rising waters.
—Colleen Barry, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Oct. 2021
Trump voters interviewed this week were almost blase about their president's health scare, describing it as an unavoidable part of his work and travel schedule.
—Michelle L. Price and Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasé
Adjective
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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While the restaurant was probably expecting disgusted reactions, not all commenters thought the flavor was a bad idea.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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From left: Bruno the cat takes an interested sniff at a banana, before pulling back and making a disgusted face.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The husband’s cavalier response is also something that needs to be addressed in therapy.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Basset hounds and cavalier King Charles spaniels are a great match for a more chilled lifestyle, according to Smith.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The dog barks constantly and all of us adjacent neighbors are extremely annoyed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The dog barks constantly, and all of us adjacent neighbors are extremely annoyed.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This breezy option from Faleave is a great pick for sightseeing and beach days, thanks to its drawstring closure, breathable cotton and linen blend, and functional side pockets.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The two world leaders have to work together to save the day in this breezy action comedy, and Cena and Elba are aces working their macho chemistry as rival frenemies.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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But then Carrie, and the series, has continued to treat Wyatt’s condition, and his father’s obvious irritated denial of its realities, as simply a logistical obstacle in her fairy tale love story.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Use a soft-bristle brush and a wide-tooth comb, and take your time, especially around areas that already feel sparse or irritated. 2.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Throughout the movie, interspersed with shots of an exasperated Silverstone fending off her younger lover’s calls to her office and strutting through New York City streets in sky-high stilettos, are shots of Silverstone in gym clothes boxing with a personal trainer to blow off steam.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
4 July 2025
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Cleveland Fire shared photos of a dog and a cat, looking exasperated but otherwise unharmed, plopped in a car's backseat, as well as scenes of both reuniting with their owners.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Io is a world-weary gumshoe who can see all the threads that bind mortals to their fates and uses this unusual perception to solve mysteries and crimes.—
John Wiswell,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Washington brings world-weary gravitas to the role, showing a man who’s not just avenging others, but reckoning with his own guilt.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blasé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blas%C3%A9. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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