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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 reasons for this include regulatory hurdles and the fact that suppliers, not confident that orders will continue when the political weather changes, want to recoup costs quickly rather than count on a long-term arrangement.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Jim is confident that both long-term and short-term rates will see a significant drop this go-round compared to last September when bond yields surprisingly climbed after the Fed cut rates.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The best way to sneak into a fashion show is to be confident and friendly — at least according to Dan Bassini, who has been photographing New York Fashion Week for almost a decade, without being on the guest lists.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In the years since that paper’s publication, Parker has grown more confident.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Jim is confident that both long-term and short-term rates will see a significant drop this go-round compared to last September when bond yields surprisingly climbed after the Fed cut rates.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The best way to sneak into a fashion show is to be confident and friendly — at least according to Dan Bassini, who has been photographing New York Fashion Week for almost a decade, without being on the guest lists.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
In the years since that paper’s publication, Parker has grown more confident.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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The problem with applying the language of assured mutual destruction is that democracy does not die in a nuclear flash, to be avoided at all costs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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The crowd parts as Sue, carrying Franklin in her arms, walks with an assured elegance, her face downright beatific.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Again, bold and daring and wild changes, sure, but also imaginative and illuminating.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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The reason investors are so sure the cuts are coming is that underneath the weak headline number from the nonfarm payroll jobs report—just 22,000 new jobs—was even weaker data from the private sector.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps Vrabel knew something optimistic fans did not know.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Klarna was unusually optimistic about AI’s capabilities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ava Cavallini, 12th grade, Stewart County High School Ava has served as a positive role model to all underclassmen through her time in Career and Technical Education at Stewart County High School.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Things seemed to be going Sporting KC’s way in the first half of a Sunday night matchup with fellow Western Conference playoff hopeful Austin FC.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Our narrator, a gay, happily married father of two disentangling himself from a poly love affair, is—depending on the light—brilliant, self-mythologizing, abject, hopeful, and vulnerable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be proactive in keeping your travel gear safe and secure.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the proud Eugene will not hear of it.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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