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
An unshakable vision and an undeniable ability to turn grapes into something extraordinary.
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Lela London, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The trust between these two is unshakable; George isn’t too worried.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
As organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation, agile remains an unshakable foundation, guiding teams toward success in the age of AI and beyond.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For generations, the color has had an unshakable hold on artists and literary types — including Pablo Picasso, Elvis Presley and Joan Didion.
—Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Lela London, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The trust between these two is unshakable; George isn’t too worried.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
As organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation, agile remains an unshakable foundation, guiding teams toward success in the age of AI and beyond.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For generations, the color has had an unshakable hold on artists and literary types — including Pablo Picasso, Elvis Presley and Joan Didion.
—Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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While not all people with autism stim, doing so can help release debilitating excess energy and restore a feeling of comfort, calm, and body/mind awareness.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The region marks the entrance to the Kettle Moraine State Forest and is a serene backyard for residents of Milwaukee: a patchwork of wetlands, forests, and prairie land.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their dominance was complete and almost nonchalant.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Sure, your cat may look rather nonchalant about it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Before the winds picked up, Scheffler was unflappable.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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DuBois spent much of his career at WNBC and WCBS in New York, and maintains a smooth, unflappable presence that contrasts with Dickerson’s kinetic, lean-forward style.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No actor on TV is making a meal out of language like Tramell Tillman, and no character on TV is being punished for that imperturbable mellifluousness like Severance middle manager Seth Milchick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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With both hardware traction and brand loyalty still going strong, Apple’s grip on the high end of the global market remains unshaken — for now.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the speech came to an end, Booker’s voice was hoarse, but his resolve was unshaken.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Unshakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshakable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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