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
There's no more important accessory than personal confidence.
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René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 4 July 2025
Because investors hold those assets for long periods of time, they’re mostly affected by factors such as the economic outlook, inflation expectations, the size of the federal deficit and investors’ confidence in Treasury bonds as a safe and reliable investment, Canavan said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
If he had been signed to a multi-year contract in free agency, maybe there would be more confidence in his ability to be a safe option going into camp.
—Nick Harris
july 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.
—Lee Ying Shan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for confidence
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 4 July 2025
Because investors hold those assets for long periods of time, they’re mostly affected by factors such as the economic outlook, inflation expectations, the size of the federal deficit and investors’ confidence in Treasury bonds as a safe and reliable investment, Canavan said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
If he had been signed to a multi-year contract in free agency, maybe there would be more confidence in his ability to be a safe option going into camp.
—Nick Harris
july 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.
—Lee Ying Shan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
Noun
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And there is no assurance, as recent examples indicate, that DJS will even learn that a youthful offender wearing an ankle monitor is AWOL.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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That level of assurance does not appear to be materializing at this time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In a world where the only certainty is change, agility isn't just an advantage.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That certainty dampens any excitement to find out what happens to her next.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Slim majorities of California voters had little or no trust that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature act in the best interest of the public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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See the finds in Greece Off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera shipwreck continues to reveal its secrets, with recent excavations uncovering ancient sculptures and pottery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Years later there is an update with the case that forces Azi to contend with her biggest secret.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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She was eventually taken off her flight and reportedly booked a new ticket after regaining her composure, per the outlet.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Stevens’s reflections on his years of service reveal what’s pulsing beneath his composure: the choice to look away from troubling secrets and repress personal desires.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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These granular insights help fine-tune strategy, improve customer satisfaction and enhance operational efficiency.—
Roman Lavrentev,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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However, rather than addressing these shortages through a focus on employee satisfaction, other businesses are already exploring a different solution: Automation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Reagan restored the country’s faith after the national traumas of the Vietnam era and won passage of a significant tax reform bill and a major immigration measure, though his efforts to tame mounting federal deficits proved largely unsuccessful.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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To all my babies that are listening to this one, big up yourself always because faith and hard work toward your vision will eventually place your dreams at your feet.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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Research indicates, for instance, that nostalgia provides a bevy of psychological benefits, increasing an individual’s sense of satisfaction, self-confidence, and social connection, all while staving off their feelings of isolation and loneliness.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Enduring the heat in New Orleans calls for layers, patterns, and prints that evoke self-confidence.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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