1
as in assurance
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles
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as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the confidence with which the game show contestant answered every question
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as in trust
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
as players, we have complete confidence in our coach
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as in secret
information shared only with another or with a select few
accused him of betraying an important confidence
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Recent Examples of confidence
Venus and Jupiter will meet in your sign — marking one of the luckiest alignments of the year — offering confidence, support, attraction and a deeper sense of possibility.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
And while long-term forecasts remain robust, the priority seems to be rebuilding the confidence of a market that once thought of the UAE as an untouchable haven in a region beset by conflict.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
For demand planning, the answer was the ability to decide, with confidence, how much to produce and where to position inventory under uncertainty.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But, while announced to much fanfare, the news masked a sharp drop in confidence across the broader market.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
And while long-term forecasts remain robust, the priority seems to be rebuilding the confidence of a market that once thought of the UAE as an untouchable haven in a region beset by conflict.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
For demand planning, the answer was the ability to decide, with confidence, how much to produce and where to position inventory under uncertainty.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But, while announced to much fanfare, the news masked a sharp drop in confidence across the broader market.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and nontoxic.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and non-toxic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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However, that doesn't predict anything with certainty, as there still remain many unknowns in terms of what could develop.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Based on the latest reporting, simply returning to a major league mound before the end of the season is no longer a certainty.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Meanwhile, an Oglivy New Gen Z study found that 92% of 18-25 year olds trust recommendations from influencers more than traditional advertisements or celebrity endorsements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Off-White Reaching for a straightforward white paint to brighten a room may seem like a no-brainer, but according to the pros, the secret to building dimension is experimenting with soft off-whites and their subtle undertones.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Below, shop the products behind Kidman's ethereal glow, plus, the plumping secrets responsible for Stewart’s ageless complexion.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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With so many of his friends and rivals stuck on shore, Botin acknowledged his lead in the standings didn’t give him the usual sense of satisfaction.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Developers are recognizing that social connection is a design decision that enhances resident satisfaction, community health and their own bottom lines.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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To even entertain a reality that absurd would require a faith in the American Dream blind enough to subdue the nightmare.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Venus will eventually enter Leo, shifting your focus toward money, values and self-confidence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Over the evolution of the brand, there will be a lot more about the emotional aspect of skincare in your life and how that brings out your self-confidence.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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