SELF-POISE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

self-poise

noun

Definition of self-poise

as in composure

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Noun

Ampadu’s tenacity in the tackle, composure on the ball and his long throw — an emerging weapon — all contributed to the team’s strong showings.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Willis showed good composure, arm strength, accuracy and decision-making, going 4-for-5 passing for 43 yards while leading the Dolphins on a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of composure

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Estate planning, including wills and powers of attorney, is vital to ensure wishes are honored during incapacity or death.

— Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
If, as Jimmy Connors has said, tennis is boxing at ninety feet—a lonely battle of wills that punishes the slightest lapse in concentration—Eala’s southpaw forehand drives resemble Pacquiao’s blazing left hooks.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of will

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Despite months of negotiations, Tehran and Washington seem poised to keep fighting on and off in an effort to wear down the other’s materiel and willpower.

— Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
To preserve your willpower and patience, which naturally decrease as the day progresses, block time for high-stakes reviews during your peak mental clarity, typically first thing in the morning.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of willpower

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To study dark energy, Roman will measure how gravity bends light across large cosmic distances — creating a 3D map of dark matter in the process.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Shawn Ryan Tackling a distance like that will need considerably more solar area, but Ryan has ruled out the obvious fix of simply widening his current upright bike and plastering it with panels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

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Success requires self-discipline, resilience and the ability to stay productive without the structure of a traditional office.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some employ chatbots for fun or companionship, but many others use them to support their mental health care—from attempting to self-diagnose conditions to helping with self-discipline.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

Definition of self-discipline

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