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.

Examples of vote of confidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company said in a statement on Monday that the investment was led by early-stage venture capital climate-tech investor Vitamin°C, reflecting a vote of confidence for its patented O-factory technology. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Berkshire Hathaway held a major GM stake when Barra became CEO, and Buffett delivered a crucial vote of confidence in her leadership amid the 2014 recall crisis. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

The team gave Bednar a vote of confidence in the offseason after being swept in the Western Conference Final. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Sneed appreciated Spagnuolo’s vote of confidence when told about it in the locker room. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for vote of confidence

• overconfidence