as in nonchalance
the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion
She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.
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Recent Examples of stoicism
That was more a victory for stoicism than style, but that slender 2-1 advantage earned in the Midlands would eventually prove hugely significant.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In this book, academic and entrepreneur Scott Galloway breaks down four key variables for financial security: discipline, stoicism, time and diversification.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Unlike Guy, who's all personality and rash decisions, Gathegi gravitated towards the stoicism of the character for his performance.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Well, Dorrigo is, on paper, the embodiment of stoicism and stillness.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 June 2025
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In this book, academic and entrepreneur Scott Galloway breaks down four key variables for financial security: discipline, stoicism, time and diversification.
—Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025
Unlike Guy, who's all personality and rash decisions, Gathegi gravitated towards the stoicism of the character for his performance.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Well, Dorrigo is, on paper, the embodiment of stoicism and stillness.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoicism
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Never too retro, never too futuristic — these perfect day-to-night shades will add a touch of French nonchalance to any outfit.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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His red-carpet looks don’t project nonchalance but non-anxiety.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Bennett echoed those concerns in his own memo, citing confusion over responsibilities and disregard for legal advice.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Advertisement Ananya’s actions show a chilling disregard for human life.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Super-sized Opportunities Workplace crises can be proactively prevented (or eventually explained) by tackling incentives, incompetence and indifference with stewardship, capability and care.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Causing a Stink After asking the dog's owner, Rick, to address the issue, the original poster (OP) was met with indifference.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoicism. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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