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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
Ace guitar riffs and tambourines mesh into a relaxed but supremely confident groove, riding alongside Crockett’s gritty, elastic vocal phrasing.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Even with the pace of the announcements, many investors remain confident that the stock market has moved past the worst of the tariffs, hopeful that the upcoming earnings season could be the catalyst for an S&P 500 at all-time highs to continue its advance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Financial institutions can build trust by judiciously providing key information to help clients make confident decisions without unnecessary complexities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
From there, the team set about making Victor feel comfortable and confident as both a filmmaker and a performer.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Even with the pace of the announcements, many investors remain confident that the stock market has moved past the worst of the tariffs, hopeful that the upcoming earnings season could be the catalyst for an S&P 500 at all-time highs to continue its advance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Financial institutions can build trust by judiciously providing key information to help clients make confident decisions without unnecessary complexities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
From there, the team set about making Victor feel comfortable and confident as both a filmmaker and a performer.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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The island is shedding the last of its wellness-perfume haze and stepping into something more assured.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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What seemed like a certainty to Israeli officials just 48 hours ago – that Trump would order US military involvement – now appears far less assured.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Find a location nearby Not sure of the closest place to get a free Slurpee?—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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One thing is for sure: This year’s Wimbledon final will feature two of the world’s top players, and fans should be thrilled with how the tournament has played out.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The influx of capital is a net positive, fueling innovation and scaling operations.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Among Republicans, the gap is a 19% positive to a 43% negative.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This hopeful and cozy novel is a tribute to the human-animal bond.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Mayoral hopeful and Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield should have known better, the UAW said.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Always check the label for any specific guidance—certain brands and types may last longer than others.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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Students were required to undertake certain extracurricular activities (Prevost was in the choir with Franks—both sing tenor—and played tennis) and to keep up their academic performance, but mostly the school’s focus was how to live in community.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The leather bag fits small essentials and has a zippered closure to keep everything secure.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Plus, since the shoes have an extra strap, they can be perfectly adjusted to your foot for the most secure fit.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Our more than 18,000 Bombardier employees are proud to welcome this new, important customer to our family.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But despite everything, we were driven by passion and the desire to achieve results, and many Italians who lived there as immigrants were proud of us.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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