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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2
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
Similarly, France’s government faces a confidence vote on Monday after bond vigilantes sent French yields higher on expectations for more gridlock and no progress on reining in deficits.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s a trust, a confidence in a certain player, players that have earned it.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
And the financial incentives have unleashed a surge of opportunity and confidence as Newfoundland grows its profile in the locations business internationally.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
On Monday, there will be a confidence vote in the government, called by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou — and the ruling party is almost certain to lose.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s a trust, a confidence in a certain player, players that have earned it.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
And the financial incentives have unleashed a surge of opportunity and confidence as Newfoundland grows its profile in the locations business internationally.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
On Monday, there will be a confidence vote in the government, called by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou — and the ruling party is almost certain to lose.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The softer labor market has made a 25-basis-point cut at the Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting a virtual certainty.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With less than three minutes to play in regulation, the win seemed a certainty for USD.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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To address this credibility question and establish trust, the impact of uncertainty must be accounted for.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And even longer to develop the trust.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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But Rawlins’ peace of mind is upended when a group of powerbrokers ask him to track down Lutisha James, a woman who Easy has met before – and who knows a secret that will disrupt the detective’s personal life too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Explain that rest and recharge time directly contributes to better performance, creativity, and job satisfaction.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple has lost its spot atop a long-running study of customer satisfaction in computers to one of its older Silicon Valley neighbors.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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That combination of personal faith, bold activism, and national political influence gave Kirk a stature few others in the movement could match.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Jordan, that battle has meant staying grounded in his faith and refusing to let the disease isolate him.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Industry programs and conferences geared toward women are great development resources for anyone interested in strengthening their support systems, building their self-confidence and discovering countless opportunities.—
Anita Nelson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That shouldn’t be surprising, as these types of environments often harm mental health, destroy self-confidence and lower productivity.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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