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
While his name may have been mispronounced for the bulk of his career, Washington’s legacy as one of the greatest actors of all time remains unshakable.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here, Hawke is once again fueled by an unshakable conviction, and he’s once again faced with considerable resistance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Each pillar strengthens the others, creating an unshakable foundation for executive impact.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the model is still very far from being considered an unshakable cosmic truth.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshakable
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Here, Hawke is once again fueled by an unshakable conviction, and he’s once again faced with considerable resistance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Each pillar strengthens the others, creating an unshakable foundation for executive impact.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the model is still very far from being considered an unshakable cosmic truth.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unshakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshakable
Adjective
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The dogs' job on marathon day will be to calm race-day jitters at the starting line, where runners can feel overwhelmed or nervous about the trek ahead.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Arizona later observed that green light—which is strongly reflected at us by plants—also triggers a release of natural opioids, promoting a serene state.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This one honestly kind of scares me every time, which is only a testament to Monáe’s totally unflappable commitment to the bit.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Under the command of the unflappable Ernest McSorley, its veteran captain, the Fitz broke shipping records and tallied enormous profits.—
Kevin Duchschere,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This low-volatility ascent since April quite resembles the imperturbable rally through all of 2017.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 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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From his first drive, backed up on Alabama’s own 9-yard line, Ty Simpson appeared unshaken.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite the criticism, Bad Bunny has remained unshaken, hilariously firing back at the criticism during his SNL monologue by encouraging fans to embrace his Spanish-language music.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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