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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
Ace guitar riffs and tambourines mesh into a relaxed but supremely confident groove, riding alongside Crockett’s gritty, elastic vocal phrasing.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Even with the pace of the announcements, many investors remain confident that the stock market has moved past the worst of the tariffs, hopeful that the upcoming earnings season could be the catalyst for an S&P 500 at all-time highs to continue its advance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Financial institutions can build trust by judiciously providing key information to help clients make confident decisions without unnecessary complexities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
From there, the team set about making Victor feel comfortable and confident as both a filmmaker and a performer.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Even with the pace of the announcements, many investors remain confident that the stock market has moved past the worst of the tariffs, hopeful that the upcoming earnings season could be the catalyst for an S&P 500 at all-time highs to continue its advance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Financial institutions can build trust by judiciously providing key information to help clients make confident decisions without unnecessary complexities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
From there, the team set about making Victor feel comfortable and confident as both a filmmaker and a performer.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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What’s preventing people from feeling more assured about their future health?—
Manulife Singapore,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Watch the trailer: Linklater shoots all over Paris on the same locations Godard used, setting up familiar scenes from the movie but showing the freedom and lust for cinema that defined the New Wave and Godard’s assured but revolutionary style.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Going into the conversation, Alicia wasn’t sure how Amelia would respond.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The Cheever review may be my last, but who knows for sure?—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Among Republicans, the gap is a 19% positive to a 43% negative.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The influx of capital is a net positive, fueling innovation and scaling operations.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This hopeful and cozy novel is a tribute to the human-animal bond.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Mayoral hopeful and Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield should have known better, the UAW said.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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IoT companies face fierce challenges around selling relatively new types of products, keeping old and new products secure and competitive, and making money.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Plus, since the shoes have an extra strap, they can be perfectly adjusted to your foot for the most secure fit.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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In the post, the proud single mom shared throwback photos of her with her eldest son and daughter.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Old Fitzgerald, the once proud brand with a century-long legacy, was tossed into the Bernheim sale like an extra trading card between kids to sweeten the deal, not to headline it.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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