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Recent Examples of cockiness
What everybody loves about Ortegas is that can do mentality and also that cockiness.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The film has that Scott-ian sleekness (but is really directed by Swedish filmmaker Daniel Espinosa in his Hollywood debut), and Washington rules with his super-chill cockiness.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The film has that Scott-ian sleekness (but is really directed by Swedish filmmaker Daniel Espinosa in his Hollywood debut), and Washington rules with his super-chill cockiness.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cockiness
Noun
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Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This arrogance is not just limited to tech titans.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine may lead to overconfidence and aggressive driving.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as Stanton bashed him publicly, Lincoln had the self-assurance and vision to spot his potential.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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While such an answer might irritate some, Washington’s self-assurance is a quality shared by many top athletes.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Aug. 2025
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Disability and sensory-friendly designs support fine motor skills, social-emotional growth and self-confidence.—
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Roughly 71 percent of women reported that the term negatively affects self-confidence during pregnancy.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Expect toffee-toned sweetness twisted with fruity cheekiness.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The boys posed for the camera, showing off each of the characters' signature cheekiness, while in full hockey uniforms on the ice.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cockiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockiness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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