self-poise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-poise
Noun
  • Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.
    Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Russia produces them in increasing numbers and bombards Ukrainian cities in an attempt to break the people’s will to fight.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Travelers should prepare a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and power of attorney.
    Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • This chakra governs our personal power, identity, beliefs, willpower and ego. Light: Open-minded, confident, playful, intelligent, organized, self-assured.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Studio 1847 Obesity is a real medical condition — it’s not just caused by poor willpower or overeating.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Flowers kept his distance the following summer and got a job at Charlestown Senior Living in Catonsville.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Your willpower is at its maximum, so use this time to tackle tasks that require a lot of self-discipline.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • The game is a minefield, every step more precarious than the last — self-discipline, self-confidence and self-delusion in all directions.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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