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
That confidence came not only from experiencing success in college games, beginning with the Notre Dame opener, but from his deep faith.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Because love protects and gives confidence.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
No, not a scorer like Powell and Herro, who each have played a game off the bench this season, but with a reliability that has inspired ongoing confidence.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
As a freshman, Benjamin was a part of our theatre program in class and gained confidence and experience giving his all in class performances.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Because love protects and gives confidence.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
No, not a scorer like Powell and Herro, who each have played a game off the bench this season, but with a reliability that has inspired ongoing confidence.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
As a freshman, Benjamin was a part of our theatre program in class and gained confidence and experience giving his all in class performances.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
Noun
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Terms of a lawsuit settlement should include assurances of no abrupt management changes that could compromise coverage or threaten the job stability of staff members.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Green said his chief of staff spoke to the White House and received assurances the islands would have federal support.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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But even the certainty of heaven did not quiet my father’s worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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That certainty proved well-founded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To regain trust, leaders need to be accountable, deliver results and seek unity over polarization.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Coordinating with others is the ideal way to build trust.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The story follows a young woman who regains consciousness after three years in a coma, only to be confronted by the apparition of her deceased sister, as their mother’s search for the truth behind the sister’s death gradually uncovers a dark hereditary secret stretching back centuries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mirrors were such a precious commodity in the heyday of the Venetian Republic that the assassins were dispatched to, well, dispatch any defectors who left La Serenissima and tried to take the secrets of creating that mesmerizing, reflective surface along with them.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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His consistent composure is his greatest advantage.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Strong advisor retention and client satisfaction remain central to Thrivent’s long-term growth strategy, Cecere said, as the industry adapts to changing demographics and new digital tools.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But satisfaction over the tacit recognition of Ukraine's air defense expertise has been tempered by dwindling Western interceptor stockpiles in the Middle East — supplies that many in Ukraine had hoped might eventually make their way to Kyiv.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The intersection of faith, money and politics creates natural dramatic stakes, complex characters and moral ambiguity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Generosity transforms the lessons of Ramadan into something visible, an expression of faith through action.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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And indeed, Beuerlein, who thought his days as a quarterback were over until Holtz arrived and restored his faith and self-confidence, had already worked through his own emotions in the nearly two weeks since Holtz’s death.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But niches can be worthwhile in themselves, especially if they are connected to a longstanding cultural tradition, and have the self-confidence to innovate.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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