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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
Given the story’s real-life relevance and Ávila’s international track record, Rud is confident in the film’s global prospects.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 July 2025
The American dream often includes a confident, healthy smile.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 July 2025
For more advice on how to be confident while flirting in person, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 July 2025
Heather Long, the chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, noted that layoffs remain low and consumers are still confident enough that the economy is chugging along.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 July 2025
The American dream often includes a confident, healthy smile.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 July 2025
For more advice on how to be confident while flirting in person, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 July 2025
Heather Long, the chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, noted that layoffs remain low and consumers are still confident enough that the economy is chugging along.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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What’s preventing people from feeling more assured about their future health?—
Manulife Singapore,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Watch the trailer: Linklater shoots all over Paris on the same locations Godard used, setting up familiar scenes from the movie but showing the freedom and lust for cinema that defined the New Wave and Godard’s assured but revolutionary style.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The Cheever review may be my last, but who knows for sure?—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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One thing is for sure: This year’s Wimbledon final will feature two of the world’s top players, and fans should be thrilled with how the tournament has played out.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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The team found that only pairs consisting of two optimistic participants had similar brain activation; pairs where one or both participants were more pessimistic were dissimilar to each other.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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If the number is negative, there are fewer jobs than in the previous month; if the number is positive, there are more jobs.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Having peeled back the classical outer layer of the onion, where energy is always positive, Wall reached a lightly quantum layer—a context physicists call semiclassical.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Priya’s husband and daughter remain in Kerala, hopeful for her release.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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That that resonates so powerfully with so many people across the world is in itself a hopeful testament to the kindness and quality of human beings.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Plus, since the shoes have an extra strap, they can be perfectly adjusted to your foot for the most secure fit.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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IoT companies face fierce challenges around selling relatively new types of products, keeping old and new products secure and competitive, and making money.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Local entrepreneur and proud Macedonian Gordana Traycoff will lead the discussion with an evening of storytelling and cultural discovery.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Old Fitzgerald, the once proud brand with a century-long legacy, was tossed into the Bernheim sale like an extra trading card between kids to sweeten the deal, not to headline it.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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