steely
Example Sentences
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Far from seeming like a steely leader in a rigorous era, he instead recalls all those gentle, soft, pouty-lipped dreamboats who pop up interchangeably in young-adult soaps on the streaming services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Winocour’s filmmaking itself is as steely as a Parisian’s gaze after you order the last croissant à la pâtisserie.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
"He's more steely than people think," one ally says.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
But I look at this year’s official poster — Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis striking a steely pose from 1991’s “Thelma & Louise” — and can’t help but wonder if Hollywood has changed irrevocably.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“You know what, you should tell him,” Mr. Ray said to Cork, his voice suddenly steely.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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