as in nonchalance
the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion
She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.
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Recent Examples of stoicism
Rather than condemning manhood outright, Seidler advocates for therapists to work with, rather than against, stereotypically masculine traits like stoicism, protectiveness, and problem-solving.
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Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Much of his stoicism, Strangio admits, comes from being remarkably good at compartmentalizing.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
While the character is portrayed rather benevolently in the first film, and Aurelius’ writings about stoicism have become rather fashionable as of late, Scott is rather critical of the historical figure.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
That Midwestern stoicism runs deep in the Vernon men.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Much of his stoicism, Strangio admits, comes from being remarkably good at compartmentalizing.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
While the character is portrayed rather benevolently in the first film, and Aurelius’ writings about stoicism have become rather fashionable as of late, Scott is rather critical of the historical figure.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
That Midwestern stoicism runs deep in the Vernon men.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stoicism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
Noun
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Just as striking as the ease with which the Bruins won the game was their nonchalance afterward.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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That obstinate nonchalance is the main factor behind Mrs. Chen’s success with audiences.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
25 Oct. 2024
Noun
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This recklessness and conscious disregard for human safety was a substantial factor in bringing about the Eaton Fire.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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But neither weapon was going to be a game-changer for Ukraine, so Biden’s disregard for both treaties will only put more civilian lives at risk and further erode humanitarian norms.—
Sarah Yager,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.—
Laila Lalami,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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