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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
New Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is ‘confident’ that Aaron Rodgers will play another season.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Florida CEOs continue to project growth in both sales and hiring and remain far more confident than their national counterparts.
—Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Boyle and the rest of Hyundai seem confident that the body-on-frame truck will fare better than the Santa Cruz did.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
Biondi is reportedly 80% confident in his theory.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Florida CEOs continue to project growth in both sales and hiring and remain far more confident than their national counterparts.
—Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Boyle and the rest of Hyundai seem confident that the body-on-frame truck will fare better than the Santa Cruz did.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
Biondi is reportedly 80% confident in his theory.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for confident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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The precision of the tailoring, the depth of texture, and the emotional clarity of the collection felt incredibly assured.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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From that moment on, Alcaraz seemed the more assured player, utilizing his favorite dropshot to lethal effect and capitalizing on Djokovic’s uncharacteristic unforced errors.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s going to be a learning curve here for people for sure.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of light that Koestenbaum sheds on the rabbi is humorous, sure, but also humanistic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Guillén was optimistic the honor would happen one day.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lentsch is also optimistic that Protect Wyoming’s work can help influence public-land policy in neighboring states, and mobilize outdoorsmen beyond just the West.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Relations with friends as well as groups will be a positive experience for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His wife, Deborah, who was seated next to him, appeared to be less hopeful.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the war in Iran stretches into a fifth week, investors who had been hopeful for a quick resolution are growing increasingly uneasy about the real-world fallout from the conflict.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is a common step because some research suggests certain antidepressant medications could blunt psilocybin’s effects.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the umbrella flips or begins to blow with the wind, a grip will provide a secure hold that allows the user to operate the item with ease.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new space will house offices for the first lady, kitchen space, a double-decker colonnade and upgrades to a secure underground military complex.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ireland gained swagger and became a self-confident place that could show the world.—
Llewellyn King,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that only children tend to be self-confident, well-organized, and ambitious.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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