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as in indifference
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as in distance
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Recent Examples of aloofness
Popovich’s wry aloofness is a trademark of 21st-century basketball, but the recent outpouring of love for him should warm even the Grinch-iest.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
But this is also a city that takes its aloofness with as much seriousness as its artistry.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Who better than Alain Delon — dashing and with a hint of growing aloofness — to represent a man of such multitudes?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
But this is also a city that takes its aloofness with as much seriousness as its artistry.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Who better than Alain Delon — dashing and with a hint of growing aloofness — to represent a man of such multitudes?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloofness
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At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of another year of seeming regular-season indifference from Jimmy Butler and the sometimes schedule of the since-dealt disgruntled forward Still, that’s what made last week’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks so meaningful for Herro.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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An informal survey of non-students around downtown Elon Wednesday suggested at least a touch of indifference.—
Josh Shaffer,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Resistant to technology that can read credit card information from a distance, the new Nordstrom arrival is more than just a safety measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Free parking is available on-site on a first come, first serve basis, and street parking is also available within walking distance.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of Ukraine’s ravaged cultural sites are like the shelled Reims Cathedral: perhaps not directly targeted, but destroyed with ruthless unconcern.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2022
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Marked by the artist’s apparent unconcern with conventional modeling and draftsmanship and by the velvety smoothness of his brushwork, the paintings exude an aura of quietude and utter perfection unrivaled in the work of his peers.—
Mary Tompkins Lewis,
WSJ,
26 Nov. 2022
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Smith fills a vital role as a defensive-minded midfielder who is adept at winning balls in the air and never losing her composure.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their insights can offer new perspectives and practical advice on how to manage rejection while maintaining your professional composure.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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To pursue genuine internationalism, liberals also need to develop a degree of modesty about democracy itself.—
Anatol Lieven,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the article Culpo makes a few comments about the modesty of her Dolce & Gabbana dress that rub some readers the wrong way, and the situation spirals into a full-on controversy.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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Political uncertainty historically leads to consumer reticence—a reluctance to buy and an impulse to hoard savings.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
24 Mar. 2025
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The problem is the school’s reticence to accept transfers at large scale and lack of desire to play the NIL game.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Williams nails the paradox at the center of the show: As Molly’s body grows weaker, her self-possession grows stronger.—
Margaret Lyons,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The next step in our self-possession culture is not just dropping ourselves into the story but painting it in the hues of the great artists who came before.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Aloofness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloofness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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