as in calmness
evenness of emotions or temper
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of composure
But the Italian showed a composure that belied his age to calmly move up the pack as chaos unfolded around him at Albert Park.
—
Dan Cancian, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
With chaos and uncertainty swirling at the federal level, state government must lead with composure, reason, and most importantly, courage.
—Dave Young, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Public perception can crystallize within hours, so executives must be ready to act with purpose and composure instead of debating indefinitely.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Her composure on and off the court are impressive, considering her age.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for composure
Dan Cancian, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
With chaos and uncertainty swirling at the federal level, state government must lead with composure, reason, and most importantly, courage.
—Dave Young, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Public perception can crystallize within hours, so executives must be ready to act with purpose and composure instead of debating indefinitely.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Her composure on and off the court are impressive, considering her age.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for composure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composure
Noun
-
Wellness and serenity are at the forefront of the home, which features the high-tech Delos Super V air purification system.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
In Texas, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth leaned into Japanese architectural design styles, embodying simplicity and serenity in a way that exposes visitors to foreign culture and religion.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Once the wolves were reintroduced, the number of elk declined and the park regained its equilibrium.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
-
After the massage, Brashear gave me specific yoga postures and self-care practices selected to restore equilibrium.—
Kayla Blanton,
Outside Online,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
-
President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But January was a month of labor market equanimity.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
-
Perkins has arrived at a place of equanimity about death that belies the slow-simmering, obliquely personal nightmares he’s spent the last decade turning out for the big screen.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share