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

The film demanded a full range of character work from Fanning, who met the challenge with her typical aplomb.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Under its army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan has thus far navigated President Trump’s second term with more aplomb than most countries, including rival India.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

A few other general questions were tossed out, and Bobby answered them succinctly and with aplomb, until someone asked whether he was living in an apartment subsidized by the Church.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady