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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
According to an exclusive poll by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution of likely primary voters, one in four Democratic voters are not confident the primary elections will be conducted fairly.
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Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Part of what has led us into this state of impasse is precisely the generations of confident, optimistic thinking that claims to have divined the future.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
My job is to make my clients feel as confident [and] as beautiful as possible.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Kristen, on the other hand, is a confident type, usually spending time with the other cool kids of her school, including her own brother (and AJ’s friend), Jeff.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Part of what has led us into this state of impasse is precisely the generations of confident, optimistic thinking that claims to have divined the future.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
My job is to make my clients feel as confident [and] as beautiful as possible.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Kristen, on the other hand, is a confident type, usually spending time with the other cool kids of her school, including her own brother (and AJ’s friend), Jeff.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for confident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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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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Knights players exchanged smiles and knowing looks as if a meme was in the making — and then the red-haired fellow hit a home run with his smooth and assured rendition, as seen in video from the game.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Make sure you guys get your news from reputable sources!—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Everyone on the Titan mission is, with good reason, more optimistic about meeting their own challenges.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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His history with China has not been positive — he is embroiled with allies and enemies, and faces an economy that could derail his leadership.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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Olson is hopeful that the city will slow down its plans and continue to come up with solutions that find a middle ground with the neighbors.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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With 2025 draft picks Jacob Parrish and Benjamin Morrison expected to compete for Dean’s outside corner position and Calijah Kancey hopeful of staying on the field after missing most of last season with a torn pectoral, the Bucs could look dramatically different.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Only in a certain light was the dent visible.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Barker said the scene, in its original cut, was significantly more intense, ultimately forcing him to pull back on certain elements in order to avoid the restrictive rating.—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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