composure
noun
com·po·sure
kəm-ˈpō-zhər 
: a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure.
Synonyms
Examples of composure in a Sentence
After the initial shock she regained her composure.
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
Recent Examples on the Web
While describing Ohtani’s composure over the last several weeks, Roberts had to stop himself midsentence from using a gambling metaphor.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Stevens’s reflections on his years of service reveal what’s pulsing beneath his composure: the choice to look away from troubling secrets and repress personal desires.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
At his locker postgame, the superstar point guard reiterated the need for Green to keep his composure and stay on the court.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The Jayhawks regained just enough composure to hold on for a 93-89 win at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Advocates were hoping for quick approval, as the composure of the body may change on this issue, removing majority support for the CSDDD and other sustainability directives like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Just days ago, Steve Kerr praised the veteran big man for his composure and leadership.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Not only with his stuff ticking up, but with his command, his composure and all that kind of stuff.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Her composure and foresight come from experience - this was her third arrest since 2019.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Stevens’s reflections on his years of service reveal what’s pulsing beneath his composure: the choice to look away from troubling secrets and repress personal desires.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
At his locker postgame, the superstar point guard reiterated the need for Green to keep his composure and stay on the court.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The Jayhawks regained just enough composure to hold on for a 93-89 win at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Advocates were hoping for quick approval, as the composure of the body may change on this issue, removing majority support for the CSDDD and other sustainability directives like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Just days ago, Steve Kerr praised the veteran big man for his composure and leadership.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Not only with his stuff ticking up, but with his command, his composure and all that kind of stuff.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Her composure and foresight come from experience - this was her third arrest since 2019.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
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composure
noun
com·po·sure
kəm-ˈpō-zhər
: calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance
she kept her composure
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