aplomb

Example Sentences

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The 25-year-old put the hosts ahead in the 30th minute with his third goal in his last five league games, bursting in behind the defence and holding his nerve to finish with aplomb.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Sione Tuipulotu flung a long pass out to Ritchie, standing free on the left wing, and the blindside scored with aplomb.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

After he joined Sanders as director of research, however, he felt less pressure and regained his aplomb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

It’s keyboard-heavy, with Brother Paul on Hammond B3 and the occasional keytar, offered with aplomb, and across the stage, Famous James fills in the rest of the keyboard needs.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

The aplomb with which Lawrence responded to Bethe’s challenge reflected the Rad Lab’s increasing confidence in the quality of its work.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik