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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
The book displays a gift for confident, if rambling, storytelling, and the details pile up convincingly.
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Above all, will Bradley keep the Wildcats focused and confident if the flow of the game shifts against them and the pressure turns stifling?
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
And lawmakers seem pretty confident that county and city residents will approve it without much thought.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Clear financial information can help business owners make more confident decisions about spending and budgeting.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Above all, will Bradley keep the Wildcats focused and confident if the flow of the game shifts against them and the pressure turns stifling?
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
And lawmakers seem pretty confident that county and city residents will approve it without much thought.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Clear financial information can help business owners make more confident decisions about spending and budgeting.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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The precision of the tailoring, the depth of texture, and the emotional clarity of the collection felt incredibly assured.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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From that moment on, Alcaraz seemed the more assured player, utilizing his favorite dropshot to lethal effect and capitalizing on Djokovic’s uncharacteristic unforced errors.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hadi and his friends were not sure what to expect from the holiday.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cohen wasn’t sure exactly when Ramos got his cancer diagnosis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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This means that previous modelling was likely overly optimistic of engine performance, and reveals that real engines will like underperform with existing designs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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And many borrowers began the year cautiously optimistic that the momentum would continue.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With good reviews and positive word-of-mouth, the $200 million film could become the studio’s first original blockbuster.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The actor expressed her satisfaction that the story of Sarah and Hagar is given a positive portrayal since that’s not always been the case.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some are hopeful, including the fact that the unsheltered population may similarly be shrinking.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Given this dire assessment of the state of the world, is Rowley still hopeful about the future?—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That is all but certain to change … unless High Point’s March magic extends to the women’s bracket.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers say the high-precision synchronization is vital for accurate targeting and secure communication, with the potential to transform modern warfare and navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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During a court appearance Wednesday morning, court records show a judge set a secure bond at $1,000, but police also say there is a $100 cash-out option.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Research shows that only children tend to be self-confident, well-organized, and ambitious.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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