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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
Observing these behaviors is not enough to be confident about an infant’s experiences of the world.
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Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
Trump was also confident that Iran wasn’t able to move its uranium stockpile before the U.S. strikes on their nuclear sites, despite images showing trucks lined up at Fordo in the days leading up to the attack.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Second, the antivirus company felt confident enough to put the product forward (and pay the testing fee).
—PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
The investment bank, which says Snowflake has more than 22% upside, is confident artificial intelligence growth will boost the stock.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
Trump was also confident that Iran wasn’t able to move its uranium stockpile before the U.S. strikes on their nuclear sites, despite images showing trucks lined up at Fordo in the days leading up to the attack.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Second, the antivirus company felt confident enough to put the product forward (and pay the testing fee).
—PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
The investment bank, which says Snowflake has more than 22% upside, is confident artificial intelligence growth will boost the stock.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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Rest assured that this LoveShackFancy collaboration with apron and kitchen gear brand Hedley & Bennett very much is.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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That includes decentralizing operations, investing in layered defenses, and ensuring that its military forces are adequately protected. Airpower, along with every other element of military power, without assured survivability is a hollow deterrent.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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If Nintendo notices the same cryptographic signature on security certificates being used by hundreds of different consoles and accounts, for instance, the company can be relatively sure that all those users are engaging in piracy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Assuming the keynote is on Sept. 10, or one day that week, the release date, as sure as eggs is eggs, will be the Friday of the following week: Friday, Sept. 19.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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While dozens of legal challenges to DOGE and Trump administration actions make their way through the courts, Musk remained optimistic about the project's enduring legacy at his farewell press conference with Trump on May 30.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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On Friday, head coach Javier Mascherano attempted to remain optimistic about his team’s chances to play a significant part in the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Apart from some injury disruptions, the loan spell felt like a positive one.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The catalysts of positive social change will be those who master hybrid intelligence—HI—the dynamic interplay between natural intelligence – NI – and artificial intelligence – AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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One hopeful interpretation is that the U.S. action ends with this move against the nuclear facilities and that the talking now starts again.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Watch how the characters hit and hold certain key poses as the camera glides and zooms around them.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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On certain days of the year, near the Qorikancha, a bank with a door made up of golden plaques reflects the early-morning sun.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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This security process is usually more secure than traditional forms of multifactor authentication because the markers used are difficult to replicate.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Diano, a three-time district and regional champion in traditional, was proud to win the FHSAA state championship with his parents in attendance.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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By agreeing on the eventual package of £116m, Hughes and Rolfes were able to shake hands and both feel proud of the outcome.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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