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1
as in nonchalant
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as in disgusted
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Recent Examples of blasé
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.
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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
Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.
—Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018
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
Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.
—Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasé
Adjective
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The sympathetic throw them pretzel chunks, the disgusted kick their way through their sidewalk confabs, and even the agnostic cover their heads when passing below their subway platform roosts.—
Sarah Maslin Nir,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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People become even more disgusted with their leaders.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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But economists warn that Americans would be losing clear benefits if the government was too cavalier about the dollar’s shedding its special status.—
Colby Smith,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each day in the world of Phineas and Ferb is filled with a fantastical invention or creation—and their big sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale) is still perpetually annoyed by their mischievous antics, and on a mission to expose their exploits to their mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
28 May 2025
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Ellie’s annoyed at St. Jesse’s not-so-subtle lecture about putting the community first until they’re interrupted by a burst of chatter on the WLF walkie-talkie warning of a sniper who’s clearly Tommy.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Button it up and wear it as a top with wide-leg pants and toss it over a strappy maxi dress on breezy evenings.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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When temperatures rise, opt for this breezy mini shirtdress.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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May Cause Irritation The most common side effect of dry brushing is irritated skin.—
Angela Palmer,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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The White House, while pursuing thawing relations with the Kremlin, has become increasingly irritated with Moscow after Russian officials in March refused to agree to a U.S.-brokered, 30-day full ceasefire agreement that Ukraine has already signed.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Kyle Walker departed on loan to Milan in January amid nosediving form and, in some cases, vitriol from exasperated supporters.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Tina Fey communicated moral authority by shredding the misogyny of the 2000s; Seth Meyers brought a wry humanism while also coming off like the world’s most exasperated MSNBC addict; Norm MacDonald crossed every possible line and didn’t seem too worried about it.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Their leader is shown to be Isaac (Jeffrey Wright in both the game and show), a world-weary veteran who ultimately turns on the group, killing all but one solder before aligning with the WLF (who get nicknamed as Wolves in the episode).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blasé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blas%C3%A9. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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