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
The overall silhouette also concealed her Brachymetatarsia, giving her a major confidence boost while looking good on her feet.
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s poise, confidence and coaching.
—David Teel, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The University of Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment survey painted a weaker picture, showing confidence falling for a second straight month to its lowest since May.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In that position, Eugene effectively leads the marching band by demonstrating confidence and poise while inspiring fellow musicians and fostering a positive band culture, Croft said about Eugene in the nomination.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s poise, confidence and coaching.
—David Teel, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The University of Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment survey painted a weaker picture, showing confidence falling for a second straight month to its lowest since May.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In that position, Eugene effectively leads the marching band by demonstrating confidence and poise while inspiring fellow musicians and fostering a positive band culture, Croft said about Eugene in the nomination.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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But some neighbors dismissed the assurances.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Exacerbating the pressure is the fact that more VCs than ever are trying to funnel capital into possible winners, at a time where there’s no certainty about what evaluating success or traction even looks like.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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With each passing day, a shutdown is looking more like a certainty than a possibility.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the company's industry recognition and long list of clients, Simmons still views Elanco as an underdog working to earn the trust of farmers, pet owners and veterinarians.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The idea of Maggie’s untrustworthiness has already been planted in an early scene, mid-party, involving a bathroom cabinet and a hidden envelope conveniently filled with old news clippings concerning dark secrets in Alma’s past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the Mogollon Monster room, participants are challenged to discover secrets and snap a photo of the elusive Mogollon Monster before authorities arrive to shut down the camp.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Saban himself likely appreciated Bama’s composure against UGA.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Golden Warriors’ composure was tested.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Performance makes up 55 percent of the total score, followed by reputation at 30 percent, accreditation at 10 and resident satisfaction at 5 percent.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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More than eight in 10 employers say that financial wellness boosts job satisfaction, retention, and productivity, according to the report.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Holy Chalice Route links remarkable landmarks around the city and beyond, inviting travelers to step into a story that has inspired faith and wonder for centuries.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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My self-confidence and self-worth had been destroyed.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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What lessons about resilience and self-confidence came directly out of the process of making this project?—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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