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aplomb

[uh-plom, uh-pluhm] / əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm /


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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

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

The opening stretch of “Supergirl” is great — Alcock even passes out on a toilet with aplomb.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

With magnificent aplomb Fred nodded to Father, the policeman, and me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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