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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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The vote remained open for more than three hours Saturday night as holdouts met with Senate GOP leaders to seek assurances on the bill.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Our assurance stems from a thorough evaluation that contrasts its current valuation with its historical operating performance and financial health.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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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
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If trust was lost by the elimination of foreign aid, imagine the hit to our reputation as the world sees our government turn its back on its own citizens’ health.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The trust would also provide opportunities to have stockpiles and source metals from recycled sources.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Well, Iran wasn't keeping its stockpile of enriched uranium secret.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Speaking to me the day before the final, co-founder and executive chairman Alex Magleby explained some of the secrets behind that success.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Beating Indiana to even the series in Game 4 on the road, then holding their composure to win Game 7 at home, would be harder than opening a bottle of Champagne.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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Their average rotation age was among the youngest ever for a champion, and yet their composure never wavered under the bright lights.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Successful adopters establish clear metrics to gauge AI utilization, employee satisfaction and overall business impact.—
Mike Hyzy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It's associated with irritability, guilt, reduced life satisfaction, and depression.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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His father, a quiet Wasp from Indiana, was an engineer, and his mother was an Irish Catholic who, in addition to working in the Connecticut school system, kept house and raised her good-looking children in the faith.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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No Smoke and Mirrors, Just Strategic Thinking with a Human Dimension So, add your own sense of humility to prediction-making—not to undermine your self-confidence, but to enrich your thinking with humanity.—
Stanley C. Middleman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The seminars serve as a way to help students envision themselves as being successful and create more self-confidence.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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