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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
But the public first knew Cheney as, along with Joint Chiefs Chairman Colin Powell, the quietly confident, visibly competent public face of the 1990-91 Gulf War that ejected Iraqi troops from Kuwait (and the gates of Saudi Arabia) in just 100 hours of ground combat.
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Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, feeling confident comes more frequently for Bailey these days — including on the day of the shoot.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Your theory is interesting but IMO far too confident in your assertion and provide only correlational evidence/data that the 5 subs rule is leading to more injuries when there are more plausible explanations.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
And recently, Ina coached me through how to finally feel confident baking and assembling a layer cake.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
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Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, feeling confident comes more frequently for Bailey these days — including on the day of the shoot.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Your theory is interesting but IMO far too confident in your assertion and provide only correlational evidence/data that the 5 subs rule is leading to more injuries when there are more plausible explanations.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
And recently, Ina coached me through how to finally feel confident baking and assembling a layer cake.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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With assured access to raw materials from friendly nations, American firms can focus on efficient extraction, ethical mining and value-added processing, said Sutherland.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Only three years have passed since then, but at 41, with the Chanel diadem upon him, Blazy carries a more assured and weathered air.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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American leaders may be all-in on fossil fuels, but the rest of the world isn’t so sure.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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How to find your polling location Not sure where to go to vote?—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kidd sounded optimistic about the possibility of pairing Irving and Flagg together.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson seems optimistic.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tabor said the Detention Center still sees detainees who test positive for covid-19, though not in the large numbers that were reported during the height of the pandemic in 2021.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Weights can be adjusted post-fabrication using bistable variable stiffness beams, allowing some matrix entries to switch between positive, negative, or zero.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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As governor, his folksy, hopeful online webcasts drew national viewership.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The filmmakers and Disney are hopeful the pic will have staying power because of its subject matter, originality and solid audience scores.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Combs is slated to be released on May 8, 2028, but could be released earlier for good behavior or completing certain programs in prison.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Inside, there’s a mesh divider pocket to keep things tidy and the zippered closure keeps everything secure.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The brand also sells colorful heel straps that provide a more secure fit.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are certainly some top-notch barbecue restaurants that made the cut, but the Michelin selection barely scratches the surface of the South’s long, proud barbecue tradition.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s left now is a proud elite program trying to scrape its way into bowl season.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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