as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the cocksureness with which he presented his investment scheme convinced others to jump in
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Noun
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Confidence is different from certainty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Reality shows exist so that there’s some certainty in the world.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wall Street is looking for assurance that Apple’s biggest revenue driver is still growing despite concerns that the company is behind in the AI race.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The idea of winning Rs 1 crore had driven countless Indians to try their luck at KBC, dedicating years to memorizing trivia with no assurance of ever being able to compete on the show.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Narrowly beating Purdue as a 21-point favorite won’t inspire a lot of confidence for the final stretch of the regular season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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According to the Marijuana Policy Project, as of 2018, there have been approximately 32,000 people still incarcerated for cannabis convictions, despite its legal status in 24 states.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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This unique vantage point has given weight to her conviction that human adaptability, not automation, can define true progress.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Originally intended to reduce churn and increase graduation rates, student success expanded into something much broader—a blend of traditional academic achievement, personal satisfaction, and even wellness.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Recent pay raises and improved benefits have increased job satisfaction and retention among TSA employees.—
Doyinsola Oladipo,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The face, more squarely adult now, has a certitude in the jaw and an impatience in the eyes.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The term, which Keane and Shapiro claim to have coined, refers to any A.I. chatbot designed to dispense moral advice with divine certitude.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Cocksureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocksureness. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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