as in aloofness
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Noun
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Popovich’s wry aloofness is a trademark of 21st-century basketball, but the recent outpouring of love for him should warm even the Grinch-iest.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Her composure at being able to handle that is beyond the level of a sophomore.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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More than 5 miles of nature trails are within walking distance.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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The proposal for affordable homes would be located at 1655 Berryessa Road in San Jose, a short distance from the Berryessa BART station.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Detachedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachedness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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