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as in indifference
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as in distance
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Recent Examples of aloofness
Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger.
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Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
But this is also a city that takes its aloofness with as much seriousness as its artistry.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Who better than Alain Delon — dashing and with a hint of growing aloofness — to represent a man of such multitudes?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Taking the reins from Glenn Close, who originated the role on Broadway, Scherzinger brings an almost alien quality to Norma, whose strange poise and aloofness masks much deeper, repressed trauma.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
But this is also a city that takes its aloofness with as much seriousness as its artistry.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Who better than Alain Delon — dashing and with a hint of growing aloofness — to represent a man of such multitudes?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Taking the reins from Glenn Close, who originated the role on Broadway, Scherzinger brings an almost alien quality to Norma, whose strange poise and aloofness masks much deeper, repressed trauma.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloofness
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At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of another year of seeming regular-season indifference from Jimmy Butler and the sometimes schedule of the since-dealt disgruntled forward Still, that’s what made last week’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks so meaningful for Herro.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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An informal survey of non-students around downtown Elon Wednesday suggested at least a touch of indifference.—
Josh Shaffer,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Resistant to technology that can read credit card information from a distance, the new Nordstrom arrival is more than just a safety measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In California and New York State, only 3 percent of senior beneficiaries will need to travel such a distance, largely thanks to the high number of field offices in these areas.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of Ukraine’s ravaged cultural sites are like the shelled Reims Cathedral: perhaps not directly targeted, but destroyed with ruthless unconcern.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2022
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Marked by the artist’s apparent unconcern with conventional modeling and draftsmanship and by the velvety smoothness of his brushwork, the paintings exude an aura of quietude and utter perfection unrivaled in the work of his peers.—
Mary Tompkins Lewis,
WSJ,
26 Nov. 2022
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Vitor Pereira arrived at Molineux a virtual unknown in December, but has mustered the steely composure to transform Wolves’ leaky defence while presenting himself as a loose cannon on the touchline.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Desai maintains his composure regardless of the situation, which has been important as his role for the Huskies evolved.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Burberry, Max Mara, Chanel, Anna Sui and Victoria Beckham, who crafted a navy scarf headpiece for Abdi’s modesty.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Back in South Korea, Son has rightly earned the status of a national hero and wears the lofty honor with admirable modesty.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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Political uncertainty historically leads to consumer reticence—a reluctance to buy and an impulse to hoard savings.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
24 Mar. 2025
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The problem is the school’s reticence to accept transfers at large scale and lack of desire to play the NIL game.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Williams nails the paradox at the center of the show: As Molly’s body grows weaker, her self-possession grows stronger.—
Margaret Lyons,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The next step in our self-possession culture is not just dropping ourselves into the story but painting it in the hues of the great artists who came before.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloofness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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