1
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
you've handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
carried herself with the dignity and aplomb of a born leader
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Recent Examples of aplomb
Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable.
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Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Like Miss Carrie Bradshaw herself, Parker always finds a way to make a look her own while still dressing to theme with aplomb.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Garland ended it with aplomb Friday night, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 23-point comeback for a 108-102 win with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
So far, the actor has managed both sets of changes with aplomb.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
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Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Like Miss Carrie Bradshaw herself, Parker always finds a way to make a look her own while still dressing to theme with aplomb.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Garland ended it with aplomb Friday night, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 23-point comeback for a 108-102 win with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
So far, the actor has managed both sets of changes with aplomb.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplomb
Noun
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While Ramaphosa kept his composure and the meeting did not go off the rails like the infamous February meeting in the Oval Office between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the South African president was clearly put on his heels by Trump’s tactics.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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High-level technique and composure rolled into one.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Investors may perceive such appointments as a sign of internal uncertainty, potentially impacting stock performance and stakeholder confidence.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Murphy was formerly global head of conservation assurance at IUCN, managing director at FSC Global Development and vice president at JP Morgan.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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That self-assurance stems from experience and a deeper understanding of self-worth.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Putting every shade of your personality into your hair screams self-assurance.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Aplomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplomb. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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