1
as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
his debonair dismissal of my inquiry concerning his financial situation led me to believe that nothing was wrong
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the debonair gentleman charmed all of the ladies in the room
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Recent Examples of debonair
Likewise, Ritchie revels in his characters’ debonair nonchalance while meting out all manner of savagery.
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Jake Coyle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
But as the 2000s hit Raymond would nearly immediately opt for suits and debonair menswear items.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
The film never slows down, offering reliable entertainment throughout its runtime via an aesthetically debonair repackaging of historical events.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
Fleming’s debonair absurdist saga of gangsters and hair’s-breadth escapes was replaced by a broad fairy tale featuring a kidnapper called the Child Catcher.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 July 2024
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Jake Coyle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024
But as the 2000s hit Raymond would nearly immediately opt for suits and debonair menswear items.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
The film never slows down, offering reliable entertainment throughout its runtime via an aesthetically debonair repackaging of historical events.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
Fleming’s debonair absurdist saga of gangsters and hair’s-breadth escapes was replaced by a broad fairy tale featuring a kidnapper called the Child Catcher.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debonair
Adjective
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Other users weighed in with a more nonchalant mindset.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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His distinctive nonchalant California glam aesthetic has evolved in his properties throughout the West Coast.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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These symbols are part of an entirely undeciphered script from a sophisticated ancient civilization thousands of years old.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The military's main findings were that the region's most powerful and sophisticated military misread Hamas' intentions, underestimated its capabilities and was wholly unprepared for the surprise attack by thousands of heavily armed militants in the early morning hours of a major Jewish holiday.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, WAFAA SHURAFA, NATALIE MELZER AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the garden or in a container, this tidy, carefree evergreen forms a mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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The palette was grapefruit pinks and dark, leafy greens as refracted through a glass of sparkling water; the presentation was as carefully carefree as her silky blowouts.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2025
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With last season’s suave gents out of the picture, Troy Stecher was the decisive winner.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The suave Domingo also appeared in a follow-up sketch in November, featuring host Charli XCX.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Solano’s sentiment was shared Monday morning by other industry leaders and by former diplomatic officials who saw the cavalier way in which Colombia’s economic lifeline was being discussed — and potentially ruined — on social media as highly irresponsible.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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He was genuinely offended that someone would dare call his civilized kitties feral.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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People, many of whom had never ventured beyond the civilized comforts of the east, found themselves in a wild frontier fraught with dangers unimaginable by today’s standards.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Share updates casually, celebrate wins and create space for meaningful but lighthearted conversations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This year's show will be hosted by the Emmy-winning comedian, known for his wit and charm, bringing a lighthearted yet meaningful energy to the proceedings.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Debonair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debonair. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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