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Recent Examples of even-keeled
He’s remained even-keeled, something that’s not easy to do in his profession, and has traits that bring something the players appreciate.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Dutcher has adopted Fisher’s personality of staying even-keeled through the season’s inevitable ups and downs, not wanting to pulverize his players mentally by overreacting to losses or poor performances.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Busby and Russell most notably worked together in the 2021 Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls, which features Busby as an ambitious nature photographer who falls in love with her gentle and even-keeled nature guide, played by Russell.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Torres is large, soft-spoken and even-keeled.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Virgos are known for their rational and even-keeled demeanor.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Naperville North senior catcher Zach Bava, an Illinois State commit, confirmed Desai remains even-keeled as a starter.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Dutcher has adopted Fisher’s personality of staying even-keeled through the season’s inevitable ups and downs, not wanting to pulverize his players mentally by overreacting to losses or poor performances.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Busby and Russell most notably worked together in the 2021 Hallmark Channel movie Chasing Waterfalls, which features Busby as an ambitious nature photographer who falls in love with her gentle and even-keeled nature guide, played by Russell.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Torres is large, soft-spoken and even-keeled.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
His relatives remember him as a gentle and even-keeled child.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Virgos are known for their rational and even-keeled demeanor.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Naperville North senior catcher Zach Bava, an Illinois State commit, confirmed Desai remains even-keeled as a starter.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for even-keeled
Adjective
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The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a situation that would rattle almost anyone on their first day at a new job, Dr. Mel remains as unruffled as her ponytail braid and still doesn’t have a hair out of place at hour 12 of the shift.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
29 Mar. 2025
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Liverpool’s second half comeback against Southampton left the team jubilant but not unruffled given the first-half problems.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, even Messier 104's central supermassive black hole—which is more than 2,000 times larger than its counterpart in the Milky Way, Sagittarius A, at a staggering 9 billion solar masses—is quite calm.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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DuBois spent much of his career at WNBC and WCBS in New York, and maintains a smooth, unflappable presence that contrasts with Dickerson’s kinetic, lean-forward style.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kilmer made his big-screen debut in the 1984 rock & roll spy spoof Top Secret and landed his breakout role two years later in Top Gun, playing Cruise's unflappable flyboy rival, Iceman.—
Oliver Gettell,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Marlowe is intent on criminal justice, and on how easily it is rusted and bent, but social justice, by and large, leaves him unperturbed.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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My mother-in-law seemed quite unperturbed by the accusatory tone of the question.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a steady, and still declining, drop compared to previous years (49 in 2023, 51 in 2022, and 61 in 2021).—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cottage cheese Cottage cheese is an excellent source of casein, a slow-release protein that provides the body with a steady supply of amino acids throughout the night.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Doctor Who newcomer Varada Sethu is well-adjusted to the franchise life.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered.—
Camille Bordas,
Harper's Magazine,
2 May 2024
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even-keeled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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