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aplomb

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


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It’s a cruelty that Navarrette plays with aplomb, using slight changes in her facial expressions and almost imperceptible eye movements to convey the differences between the two versions of her character.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

And Kelly’s Q-Tip, in the production’s most physically demanding performance, straddles the human-animal divide with theatrical aplomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Sione Tuipulotu flung a long pass out to Ritchie, standing free on the left wing, and the blindside scored with aplomb.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Garnacho was the catalyst with a driving run and cross into the six-yard box, where Gusto headed home with aplomb.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Yes, it was she talking, with her customary aplomb, breaking his heart in the drugstore.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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