1
as in assurance
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles
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as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the confidence with which the game show contestant answered every question
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as in trust
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
as players, we have complete confidence in our coach
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as in secret
information shared only with another or with a select few
accused him of betraying an important confidence
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Recent Examples of confidence
So the confidence is starting to grow across the program.
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Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
As pressure mounts, the White House says Trump still has confidence in Kennedy.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Upon meeting Cannon, Virgil lost confidence in her sighting.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
If an administration argues that unrest makes elections unsafe, the courts might eventually push back—but the disruption alone could erode confidence in the process.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
As pressure mounts, the White House says Trump still has confidence in Kennedy.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Upon meeting Cannon, Virgil lost confidence in her sighting.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
If an administration argues that unrest makes elections unsafe, the courts might eventually push back—but the disruption alone could erode confidence in the process.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The shift has resulted in more complicated and less certainty in tax planning.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement While Gaal steels herself, the force that’s stalked her visions finally arrives, stepping into view with the certainty of someone who’s already seen the ending.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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To address this credibility question and establish trust, the impact of uncertainty must be accounted for.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And even longer to develop the trust.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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But Rawlins’ peace of mind is upended when a group of powerbrokers ask him to track down Lutisha James, a woman who Easy has met before – and who knows a secret that will disrupt the detective’s personal life too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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And in the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, Regretting You (10/24), Allison Williams plays Morgan, the mother of a precocious and horny teenager, Clara (Mckenna Grace), who struggles to maintain her composure after the deaths of her husband and sister — who were having an affair.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition of simpleshow provides not only a global customer base but one with high customer satisfaction and retention.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The repetitive motion of stitching is soothing, while finishing a piece offers the satisfaction of tangible progress.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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That combination of personal faith, bold activism, and national political influence gave Kirk a stature few others in the movement could match.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Jordan, that battle has meant staying grounded in his faith and refusing to let the disease isolate him.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Industry programs and conferences geared toward women are great development resources for anyone interested in strengthening their support systems, building their self-confidence and discovering countless opportunities.—
Anita Nelson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That shouldn’t be surprising, as these types of environments often harm mental health, destroy self-confidence and lower productivity.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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