as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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Recent Examples of unshaken
As the speech came to an end, Booker’s voice was hoarse, but his resolve was unshaken.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
With multiple songs holding top positions across streaming platforms and radio airplay, Kendrick Lamar’s grip on 2025 remains unshaken.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
That said, the stock market was unshaken, with the S&P 500 merrily climbing its way to another record close.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
The energy sector in 2024 was marked by steady progress rather than seismic shifts, with moderate oil prices reflecting a year largely unshaken by geopolitical turbulence.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
With multiple songs holding top positions across streaming platforms and radio airplay, Kendrick Lamar’s grip on 2025 remains unshaken.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
That said, the stock market was unshaken, with the S&P 500 merrily climbing its way to another record close.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
The energy sector in 2024 was marked by steady progress rather than seismic shifts, with moderate oil prices reflecting a year largely unshaken by geopolitical turbulence.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshaken
Adjective
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Considered one of the state’s best beach towns, Biloxi is known for its picturesque sand and calm waters that are protected by barrier islands just south of the beach in the Gulf of Mexico.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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It's also infused with prebiotic oats, which support healthy skin and calm irritations like eczema.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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People who responded to the survey said the Morro Bay campsite was serene and dog-friendly, while also being close to town and nature walks.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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At the Cowboy Carter concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Thursday (May 15), the serene moment was interrupted — at least for Blue, who realized the earring in her right ear was caught in Beyoncé’s hair.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
17 May 2025
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The Mexican side looked more composed in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities, especially after Sarah Luebbert (former Chicago Red Stars and University of Missouri standout) came on as a substitute and threatened Gotham’s defense.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Today Diddy seemed more composed, though how long that will last is TBD.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.—
Time,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Nearby, at Hatta Dam, rent a kayak and enjoy a peaceful few hours on the quiet waters, surrounded by dramatic peaks.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Analysis of collected data is expected to be complete within 60 days of the tests' conclusion.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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The federal agency found that companies were working with third-party firms to process the collected customer data and tweak prices accordingly.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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After taking a couple episodes to establish its premise, there’s a procedural rhythm to Hub’s hunting expeditions, tracking targets from a possessed priest to a Satanic cheerleader.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Relentlessly silly instead of scary, the horror comedy is worth a watch just for goofy Brian Cox playing a possessed dad.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshaken. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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