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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
Now in his second year at the helm, Harbaugh expects confidence and polish during training camp from experienced players.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
As the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living, and our resident social video host, my goal is to empower people to cook and entertain in their homes with confidence and minimal fuss.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Always the cool kid growing up, Jonah carries himself with confidence and swagger in all situations, so he’s naturally frustrated at being a rookie cop on the sidelines of the city’s biggest investigations.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
As the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living, and our resident social video host, my goal is to empower people to cook and entertain in their homes with confidence and minimal fuss.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Always the cool kid growing up, Jonah carries himself with confidence and swagger in all situations, so he’s naturally frustrated at being a rookie cop on the sidelines of the city’s biggest investigations.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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The Sox said there’s no assurance a future transaction will occur, and in no event would a transaction take place before 2029.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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But attorneys for the students argued the government’s decision gave no assurance the visa restoration would last.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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At the heart of this evolution is a core tension: leverage versus certainty.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Its stories of legal victories against all odds, bipartisan collaboration on landmark legislation, and alternative models like social housing and community land trusts help plot a path forward.—
Ericka Taylor,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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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,
4 June 2025
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The secret to creating a powerful home cleaner might already be in your fridge.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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The secret to enjoying yourself at Versailles is to confine your exploration to the gardens, where rentable golf carts (42 euros an hour) give you the run of the place.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Interpersonal elements, from employees to customer relationships, will affect your work-life balance and personal satisfaction.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The move follows record customer satisfaction scores from its inflight entertainment highlighted in first-quarter earnings, a United spokesperson said.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group.—
Dr. Richard Moriarty,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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The Supreme Court on June 5 said Wisconsin should not have denied a tax exemption to a Catholic Charities chapter, the latest in a series of rulings the justices have decided in favor of faith groups.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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On a team of veteran superstars who have won nearly everything in football, Segovia’s self-confidence and clean technical play have been a boon for Miami.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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