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Recent Examples of even-keeled
In Austin, Texas, things are a little more even-keeled right now, said Aaron Farmer, broker of Rudder Realty.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Powell has been quite measured and even-keeled in remarks but angered the president for comments in a speech that lower interest rates will likely fuel inflation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
He’s remained even-keeled, something that’s not easy to do in his profession, and has traits that bring something the players appreciate.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Dutcher has adopted Fisher’s personality of staying even-keeled through the season’s inevitable ups and downs, not wanting to pulverize his players mentally by overreacting to losses or poor performances.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Busby and Russell most notably worked together in the 2021 Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls, which features Busby as an ambitious nature photographer who falls in love with her gentle and even-keeled nature guide, played by Russell.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Torres is large, soft-spoken and even-keeled.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Powell has been quite measured and even-keeled in remarks but angered the president for comments in a speech that lower interest rates will likely fuel inflation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
He’s remained even-keeled, something that’s not easy to do in his profession, and has traits that bring something the players appreciate.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Dutcher has adopted Fisher’s personality of staying even-keeled through the season’s inevitable ups and downs, not wanting to pulverize his players mentally by overreacting to losses or poor performances.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Busby and Russell most notably worked together in the 2021 Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls, which features Busby as an ambitious nature photographer who falls in love with her gentle and even-keeled nature guide, played by Russell.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Torres is large, soft-spoken and even-keeled.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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This is fresh, well-balanced and has good persistence, with a subtle note of spearmint in the finish.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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What so impressed me was the unruffled way the front-of-the-house team handled the crush.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Nearly a hundred shiny black calves are frolicking in the pastures, including twin bulls (birthweight of 72 pounds each) whose mother is completely unruffled by this unusual occurrence and its maternal responsibilities.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Thursday morning’s efforts included six private vessels and a Marine Rescue team, though what was puzzling to some was how calm the sea conditions were and the small amount of wind and swell.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Did your presence create more clarity, more calm, more progress?—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Even after catcher Hunter Goodman’s one-out single in the fourth, the Red Sox righty was unflappable.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
9 July 2025
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His unflappable persistence to move from one pitch, one start, one year to the next; never satisfied with his best moments nor shaken by his rare failures.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Big Ag fears varieties of amaranth as an existential threat to industrial crops, since the plants are unperturbed by the industry’s arsenal of weed killers.—
Michael Shaikh
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Wood was also unperturbed by the rumors Goggins unfollowed her after wrapping.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Its eventual core range will all be built on the same quiet, steady progress that’s defined the last couple years.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prince Ali envisions steady growth over the next decade.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite suffering from a severe injury at 13,800 feet, the climber remained responsive and composed.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Then take the time to analyze the situation before delivering a thoughtful and composed response.—
Christopher Fairbank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Mostly, Giorgio seems too well-adjusted for Love Island.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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