as in calm
not easily panicked or upset
we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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Recent Examples of unshakable
Black dandyism is both a quiet revolution, a loud statement, and an unshakable legacy.
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Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Although some tents collapsed under the weight of the weather, and attendees were forced to seek shelter more than once, the energy was still unshakable.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Sheinbaum assembled facts and quickly came to unshakable conclusions.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
By sending manufacturing overseas, companies gained access to lower labor costs, lighter regulations, and the illusion of unshakable profit margins.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Although some tents collapsed under the weight of the weather, and attendees were forced to seek shelter more than once, the energy was still unshakable.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Sheinbaum assembled facts and quickly came to unshakable conclusions.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
By sending manufacturing overseas, companies gained access to lower labor costs, lighter regulations, and the illusion of unshakable profit margins.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
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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Think smooth shores sloping gently into calm waves and views framed by palm trees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In between, are patio tables with umbrellas and other shady spots to sit for a while and take in the serene surroundings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 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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No actor on TV is making a meal out of language like Tramell Tillman, and no character on TV is being punished for that imperturbable mellifluousness like Severance middle manager Seth Milchick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 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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As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.—
Danielle Rossingh,
Forbes,
27 June 2021
Adjective
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Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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However, when speaking with reporters on April 16, the governor told reporters he was unshaken by the attack.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Unshakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshakable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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