aplomb

Example Sentences

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“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

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

Suddenly elevated into the world of the rich, she moved with an easy, charming propriety, yet had the rare grace and aplomb to make her frequent departures from convention seem amusing instead of scandalous.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand