aplomb
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She took it on with the aplomb of someone who knew how necessary the work was, and now we’ve lost her at one of the worst possible moments.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
And like any good clown, he did it with exaggerated aplomb, vigorously pounding a small drum when he found a performance lacking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
It’s a cruelty that Navarrette plays with aplomb, using slight changes in her facial expressions and almost imperceptible eye movements to convey the differences between the two versions of her character.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
“I was wondering how she would approach it, and she’s done it with such aplomb and wisdom.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
Lieutenant Uhura, portrayed by the actress Nichelle Nichols, executed her duties with aplomb, managing the ship’s communications with other ships and planets.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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