as in stoic
showing no emotion
He stood there stone-faced while the verdict was announced. a stone-faced judge
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Recent Examples of stone-faced
Beside her, rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker sat stone-faced, a fresh shiner darkening the area beneath her right eye.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Diddy, 55, appeared in a Manhattan court looking stone-faced with mostly gray hair and a beard, but smiled upon seeing his two attorneys, Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But with Gino sitting stone-faced across the stage, fans are left wondering what exactly transpired between the finale’s filming and this explosive reunion.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Sitting stone-faced and silent during an explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, Rubio’s expression was closely watched for signs of discomfort, given his long-standing, ardent support for Ukraine.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's entrance into the chamber was a celebratory affair for Republican lawmakers and his allies, while Democrats largely remained stone-faced.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Tuesday’s speech was like getting smacked in the face with that fact over and over again, as half the House chamber applauded rapturously at Trump’s words and half sat stone-faced, looking as if the world had ended.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
And although lower-courts have paused some of his administration’s efforts to dismantle the government, legal battles are likely heading to the Supreme Court, whose justices – who usually sit stone-faced during the presidential address – count three of Trump’s own nominees in their number.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Diddy, 55, appeared in a Manhattan court looking stone-faced with mostly gray hair and a beard, but smiled upon seeing his two attorneys, Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But with Gino sitting stone-faced across the stage, fans are left wondering what exactly transpired between the finale’s filming and this explosive reunion.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Sitting stone-faced and silent during an explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, Rubio’s expression was closely watched for signs of discomfort, given his long-standing, ardent support for Ukraine.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025
Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Trump's entrance into the chamber was a celebratory affair for Republican lawmakers and his allies, while Democrats largely remained stone-faced.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Tuesday’s speech was like getting smacked in the face with that fact over and over again, as half the House chamber applauded rapturously at Trump’s words and half sat stone-faced, looking as if the world had ended.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
And although lower-courts have paused some of his administration’s efforts to dismantle the government, legal battles are likely heading to the Supreme Court, whose justices – who usually sit stone-faced during the presidential address – count three of Trump’s own nominees in their number.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone-faced
Adjective
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As the Gilead flag burns, June is stoic amid the celebrating Mayday forces.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Set in and around Marseilles, this wild, weird body horror film centers on the seemingly stoic Alexia (Agathe Rousselle).—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Around the world, natural disasters—including the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina the following year—have entrenched this concept, whereby crises create a blank sheet ready to be exploited by Big Business.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Dawkins will send a standard set of 10 blank nails, one each in every size (small, medium, large) so customers can try them on and decide their best fit.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Prince Harry arrived at the Court of Appeal about an hour ahead of the hearing, appearing calm and composed.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Mexican side looked more composed in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities, especially after Sarah Luebbert (former Chicago Red Stars and University of Missouri standout) came on as a substitute and threatened Gotham’s defense.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The tegu fossil was one of the collected specimens and was transported back to the museum in a box that sat in storage, unidentified for twenty years.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The federal agency found that companies were working with third-party firms to process the collected customer data and tweak prices accordingly.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Prevent chemical drift onto non-target areas by applying herbicide only when the wind is calm; avoid application when the daytime temperature is above 80°F.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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American retailers cried foul and indicated Santa Claus’s sled would be empty.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2025
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Companies that are serious about the future of work know that AI implementation without workforce enablement is an empty investment.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Stone-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone-faced. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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