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
The film balances these two tones with aplomb, as “Looney Tunes” so often does.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 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
“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
Duane was not completely sure what any of that meant, but he did know that if there were to be sorbets, tarts, and aplomb to eat, it would have to wait for three more days.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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