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How to pronounce aplomb in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid
Type of calm, calmness, composure, equanimity

Examples of aplomb

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New cut and pulled with aplomb while Harper deflected with ball with some skill.
From the henleystandard.co.uk
Speed humps, drainage channels and uneven paving all were soaked up with aplomb.
From the usatoday.com
These they attack with some aplomb, the children working alongside their parents.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The ride is firm but not choppy, and the TL negotiates curving roads with aplomb.
From the washingtontimes.com
Without ego, he does whatever coach Gregg Popovich asks with professional aplomb.
From the usatoday.com
Simmons handled the challenges of the score with aplomb, finesse, and artistry.
From the toledoblade.com
Fortunately, there is a method to handle even the worst of surprises with aplomb.
From the sacbee.com
Amon may be in his 60s, but the bloke can still chuck a car around with aplomb.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Mr. Angelina Jolie carries off the look with aplomb on this month's W Magazine.
From the charlotteobserver.com
More examples
  • Great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
  • In classical ballet, aplomb refers to the basic law of ballet - stability.
  • (n) - self-confidence; perpendicularity
  • Self-possession. The key to handling difficult situations is to look on them as an opportunity to show off how you can handle them with aplomb.
  • A stationary position