poise
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Navigating that kind of rupture would take poise, flexibility, and tact.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
“The confidence and her poise ... you could get in your head in moments when we’re down ... but she did all the right things and what we needed at the time.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
Another world premiere, “Pinball,” is a debut from director Naveen Chaubal of genuine artistic poise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Outside, winter shows its envy and its poise.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
She had the poise of a sword fighter—relaxed yet vigilant, as if ready to spring into action at any moment.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing poise
The Things They Carried
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
One of Us Is Lying
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
