1
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
you've handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb
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2
as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
carried herself with the dignity and aplomb of a born leader
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Recent Examples of aplomb
Garland ended it with aplomb Friday night, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 23-point comeback for a 108-102 win with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
So far, the actor has managed both sets of changes with aplomb.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The 6-foot junior guard changed schools and then changed roles but has handled it all with aplomb.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Businesses that expect the unexpected and find comfort in the uncomfortable are those that are well positioned to navigate napalm with aplomb.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
So far, the actor has managed both sets of changes with aplomb.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The 6-foot junior guard changed schools and then changed roles but has handled it all with aplomb.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Businesses that expect the unexpected and find comfort in the uncomfortable are those that are well positioned to navigate napalm with aplomb.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplomb
Noun
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The over-all electricity of the restaurant—its confidence, its clarity, its idiosyncrasy—feels true to the early years of Momofuku, and makes Kabawa a tropical bulwark against New York’s recent retreat into the anesthetizing comforts of French food and steak houses.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Making the most of limited time Because many of them are the sandwich generation right now—with aging parents as well as their own kids to contend with—Gen Xers want assurance there will be something for everyone to enjoy.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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Putting every shade of your personality into your hair screams self-assurance.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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That self-assurance helped the gifted actor make history, becoming the youngest person to sign a first-look deal at a studio at 14 years old.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Aplomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aplomb. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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