as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
was praised for having a coolheaded response to the crisis
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Recent Examples of coolheaded
Her coolheaded approach — distilling arguments, weighing the evidence, and then ruling decisively — was evident in discussions over the Cohen case and is typical for Strauss, according to lawyers who have worked with her for decades.
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Benjamin Weiser, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2020
Colleagues say that on the campaign and in the White House, Ms. Grisham has been a coolheaded, encouraging presence.
—Elizabeth Williamson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2019
And Pelosi, as the speaker of the House Representatives, appeared characteristically coolheaded throughout the voting process.
—Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2019
At the end of each challenge, the regular judge (Katherine Gray, a coolheaded glass artist and a professor) and a guest judge evaluate the contestants’ work.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 31 July 2019
That’s why a buyer should be represented by a buyer’s agent who provides coolheaded, arm’s length expertise.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 11 July 2019
Beijing should be very coolheaded because does a new Cold War serve China’s interests?
—Jeremy Page, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2018
The movie weaves two stories, that of Anote Tong, the former president who calls on world leaders to help save his people, and that of Sermery, a coolheaded mother of six who reluctantly emigrates to New Zealand.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Graceful and coolheaded, the artist is prone to speaking in elliptical phrases that build on one another, in a way that echoes her artwork.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolheaded
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Statewide calm weather to end holiday weekend Sunday in Flagstaff was expected to see a high of 54 degrees along with mostly sunny skies before a nightly low of 14 degrees, according to the weather service.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
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That fearlessness is evident in Washington’s performance too — charming, boisterous and musical, but in the character’s bookend moments, serene and almost childlike.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Greece offers breathtaking landscapes, a relaxed pace of life and a low cost of living, with islands like Corfu providing a serene escape.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The United Nations as Leviathan: Global Governance in the Post-American World Rich argues that the United Nations is the only body capable of generating a peaceful and cooperative order in the emerging post-American world.Kal Raustiala, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Previous seasons have highlighted how the club could do with a reliable, composed and proven goalscorer like Toney.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 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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Whether the source of data is an IoT device or an IBM mainframe, the collected data must first be classified and then featurized or otherwise prepared for use before it can be pipelined to a downstream data warehouse or AI application.John Ottman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Now available for 40% off ahead of Black Friday, this robovac can clean and mop your floors, while the station will suck out all the collected dirt, wash the mops, dry them out, and refill the water tank, delivering a hands-free experience.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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At around noon, attendees arrived at Lauder’s residence, a surprisingly tranquil refuge.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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On floating shelves above her rest small potted plants, signs of organic life amid a tranquil technological ecosystem.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Mikey’s got a possessed toilet, a rotten floor, a delivery guy with a net-30 billing schedule, and insufficient staff.Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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The two-hour runtime and slow boil storytelling make the full unveiling of Linda Blair’s possessed, demonic Regan all the more devastating, providing a horror monster whose salvation is all too easy to root for.Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Coolheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolheaded. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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