vote of confidence
noun phrase
1
: a formal process in which people (such as the members of a legislature) vote in order to indicate whether or not they support a leader, government, etc.
2
: a statement or action that shows continuing support and approval for someone
Many people say the coach should be fired, but he was given a vote of confidence by the team president this week.
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Sarah Polley, on the other hand, always has our vote of confidence.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The chief justice appoints the other half, with a parliamentary vote of confidence.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
On the heels of Nike’s post-earnings stock drop, that was a welcome vote of confidence in its comeback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
This spring, manager Dave Roberts offered an unequivocal vote of confidence.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The chief justice appoints the other half, with a parliamentary vote of confidence.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
On the heels of Nike’s post-earnings stock drop, that was a welcome vote of confidence in its comeback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
This spring, manager Dave Roberts offered an unequivocal vote of confidence.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vote of confidence
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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