as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
went to court to prove that her grandmother was no longer compos mentis and needed a legal guardian
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Recent Examples of compos mentis
Second, and more important, while Biden’s voice may be faltering, and some of his sentences rest incomplete, there is little question which candidate is less compos mentis than the other.
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Jack Rakove, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
Jack Rakove, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compos mentis
Adjective
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In Monday's update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope was in stable condition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff is in stable condition after being admitted to a hospital in Rome last week.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Since, however, the media maven has been spotted out twice, both times appearing to be in lucid and aware of her surroundings.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Warm in the West By early next week most, locations west of the Mississippi River will also warm to much above normal, with temperatures as much as 10 to 25 degrees above average, the Weather Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Low platelets may occur as a complication of infection, a side effect of certain medications, or a problem with normal platelet production.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Buyers will benefit from increasing inventories, suggesting a more balanced market, but demand continues to outstrip supply, so sellers will still have the advantage, Young said.—
Ruth Thompson,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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All-purpose fertilizers for evergreens Products labeled specifically for hollies, azaleas, and evergreen shrubs are low in nitrogen and have a balanced NPK ratio (4-3-4).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And so that is an incentive to not admit your ignorance and to build up all sorts of defenses and appeal to bogus authorities in order to remain convinced of your own rational capacities and your independence.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned earlier, the industry needs a predictable market as the foundation, including upcoming policies and regulations, rational requirements and societal demands.—
Han Hendriks,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, activists concerned with animal rights, the environment, the rights of farmers, and human health are already working to ease the distortions of the subsidy system and align government subsidies with recommendations as to what constitutes a healthy, sustainable diet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Carter started three of 11 games, missing time with a wrist injury, but was a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Compos mentis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compos%20mentis. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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