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as in assured
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
you'll need to be confident—even in the face of rejection—if you want to pursue a career in show business
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as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
we were confident that the directions we had been given were accurate
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Recent Examples of confident
Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.
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New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Still, Pratt is confident about the results of the primary and ready for November.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Analysts are more confident in the company’s competitive position in the enterprise AI buildout following a strong beat and raise quarter .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Duke spokesperson Bill Norton said the company remains confident investments included in its proposal are necessary to serve a rapidly growing state and maintain reliable electric service.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Still, Pratt is confident about the results of the primary and ready for November.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Analysts are more confident in the company’s competitive position in the enterprise AI buildout following a strong beat and raise quarter .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Duke spokesperson Bill Norton said the company remains confident investments included in its proposal are necessary to serve a rapidly growing state and maintain reliable electric service.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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This creates a mutually assured destruction dynamic that disincentivizes selling.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Again, one expected of an assured athlete anticipating a promising NBA career.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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In a June 3 letter provided to USA TODAY, Steyer's campaign reiterated the importance of counting each vote while urging supporters to make sure their ballot was accepted.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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Workers who feel optimistic about AI’s effect on their careers report dramatically stronger workplace outcomes across engagement, effort, and intent to stay.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Her mindset immediately shifted from a sinking feeling to being optimistic about the future.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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One more win on Saturday would turn those party celebrations into something even more special and would only enhance those positive vibes around the club.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Her results came back as estrogen receptor-positive stage 2A breast cancer, meaning her cancer had estrogen receptors that would respond to hormone therapy drugs.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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People say, in a hopeful tone, that the book could be translated into Chinese and then my mother will be able to read it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Claiborne, back to return a kickoff, sent a pulse through the stadium, weaving his way past hopeful defenders.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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DeGette is one of 45 members of the Democratic caucus on the litigation task force, which files legal motions and amicus briefs to support and challenge certain efforts in the courts.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Kateryna Bondar, a senior fellow with the Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS, told CNBC that humanoid robots could theoretically provide certain upsides on the battlefield due to their autonomy and human-like dexterity.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Instead of using an open tote, keep your valuables close at hand with a secure bag that stays close to your body and zips shut.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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First, Gibson is a self-confident if nerdy music therapist — and a wannabe pop composer — as George.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Ireland gained swagger and became a self-confident place that could show the world.—
Llewellyn King,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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