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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
Given the story’s real-life relevance and Ávila’s international track record, Rud is confident in the film’s global prospects.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 July 2025
The American dream often includes a confident, healthy smile.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 July 2025
For more advice on how to be confident while flirting in person, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 July 2025
Heather Long, the chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, noted that layoffs remain low and consumers are still confident enough that the economy is chugging along.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 July 2025
The American dream often includes a confident, healthy smile.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 July 2025
For more advice on how to be confident while flirting in person, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 July 2025
Heather Long, the chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, noted that layoffs remain low and consumers are still confident enough that the economy is chugging along.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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Rest assured, there’s plenty here for longtime fans, but the game leans into its own identity, content to both look and play like no other DK game before it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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Stewart has made an assured mess: a bleary, florid and sometimes lyrical film that could stand to be doused by a bucket of ice water.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Not sure how to get around Austin for the MLS All-Star match?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Not sure why, but its order outlook is far worse than thought.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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The team found that only pairs consisting of two optimistic participants had similar brain activation; pairs where one or both participants were more pessimistic were dissimilar to each other.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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If the number is negative, there are fewer jobs than in the previous month; if the number is positive, there are more jobs.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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So obviously the word of mouth is very positive both here and everywhere else.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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For Benge, seeing a connection to using technology and brain health as well as doing physical activity and learning new things is hopeful.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The film is currently in the last stages of post-production, with the team hopeful to cross the final line through partnerships made in Santiago.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Opening certain shows along the route are Trace Mountains, Jawdropped, and Subtle Orange.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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While their Medicaid enrollment appears to be secure, at least for now, the new law adds red tape and more opportunities for enrollees like the O'Banners to fall through the cracks and lose coverage.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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In Espejo’s view, everybody wins: insurers have a secure market (albeit with less flexibility).—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Bobby Lee is proud of Borderlands, but his experience at the movie's premiere wasn't entirely pleasant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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But that policy can also backfire – in part because many regions, such as Marathi-speaking Maharashtra in the west – are staunchly proud of their local language.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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