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as in assured
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
you'll need to be confident—even in the face of rejection—if you want to pursue a career in show business
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as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
we were confident that the directions we had been given were accurate
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Recent Examples of confident
For those who rely on prosthetic hands, every improvement can mean a world of difference, whether that is carrying a heavy bag, using a smartphone or simply feeling more confident in daily life.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
The more confident your language becomes, the more your career aligns with what’s true.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 May 2025
But Smith was confident that a solution could be found.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And while forever seems like a big word, Duritz feels confident that the band will be with us for quite a while longer.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
The more confident your language becomes, the more your career aligns with what’s true.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 May 2025
But Smith was confident that a solution could be found.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And while forever seems like a big word, Duritz feels confident that the band will be with us for quite a while longer.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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Rest assured, the audience is not supposed to be rooting for Ellie at this point, Mazin and Druckmann say.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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In short, the left-side will be propped up with hydraulic pressure and the car will be kept in a flatter stance, a more assured stance.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Grand Canyon's a big day, for sure, but this was completely out of the blue.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The director is a compound of desire and calculation—an artist, for sure, but an artist in a medium that requires large amounts of money from people in power.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet Hudson remains optimistic that some new fund managers will have longevity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Knowledge of controversy aside, Davis remains optimistic about the new series coming from HBO.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This is what the SAP Business Suite offers. SAP Business Data Cloud Klein and Alam also emphasized the importance of the launch of SAP Business Data Cloud in February and its positive reception from customers and partners.—
Paul Taylor,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Margaret had a very positive reaction to my suggestion that Harold Pinter would be the ideal screenwriter.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Zscaler’s earnings come as a hopeful sign for a cybersecurity industry that has shown some pockets of weakness in a volatile macroeconomic environment.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Wong, who knows something about the power of young musicians to change the world, is hopeful.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Last-minute negotiations resulted in eligibility protection for SNAP access for people with green cards, certain Cubans, and people residing in the U.S. under the Compacts of Free Association (COFA), which includes people from Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The adjustable strap is outfitted with gold hardware that offers a polished touch, and its zippered top closure ensures your belongings stay safe and secure.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In contrast to the Beats Studio Buds+ or AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can even be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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They were thanked for coming by loyal Canadians, clearly proud of their head of state.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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At Ferrara, which has a long, proud history of making candy in Chicago, the business outlook is still positive, according to Greg Guidotti, chief marketing officer.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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