confidently

adverb

Definition of confidentlynext
as in positively

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Recent Examples of confidently Lively farm animals populate the backgrounds against which Guille and Belinda confidently perform their silly and earnest singing and dancing. — Manahil Tahira, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 There are so many Easter eggs about people who share facts that aren’t facts, but do so confidently. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 While some vintage pieces end up looking dated, many more have become timeless designs that can be confidently layered into modern interiors. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 The genetic analyses were restricted to people of European ancestry, limiting how confidently the findings can be applied to other populations. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 When alignment is the constraint, capable people execute confidently in different directions. — Leslie Ellis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Their collection confidently showcases sleek party dresses with an ’80s flair, exuding valor and playfulness. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 The 45-year-old comedian shared a series of bikini photos on Instagram over the weekend, posing confidently in a colorful two-piece while enjoying time by the water. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 By providing field-level data and reliable traceability, the Trust Protocol helps brands and retailers confidently meet global demands, strengthen their sustainability efforts and contribute to a more resilient future for cotton. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidently
  1. positively
  2. joyfully
  3. expectantly
  4. joyously
  5. exuberantly
  6. giddily
  7. blithely
Adverb
  • Frederick said that how Howard has handled unenrollment and reenrollment can contribute positively to the school’s image.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nicole Kidman’s jet set summer continues with its most recent stop in Mykonos, Greece, where the actress was positively glowing alongside Lioness co-star Zoe Saldaña.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • Williams and Zolotin joyfully lock hands, sing, and goof off in the behind-the-scenes clip.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
  • Simu Liu joyfully joins fans at the Marvel Studios Panel during Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 25.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of joyfully
Adverb
  • Miami-Dade’s Saturday rain showers could not damper the spirit and energy of dozens of Haitians, Haitian Americans and soccer fans crowded together waving flags, beaming expectantly at North Miami’s Moca Plaza to meet players on the Haitian National Football Team.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Now the cows are waiting expectantly outside the milking parlor, where Archie is clattering about to set up the milking machine.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of expectantly
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  • But those scenes of coming together joyously around this team, this diverse team, this remarkable team from all points, [Folarin] Balogun himself a birthright citizen leading this.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of joyously
Adverb
  • Most shave ice syrups tend to be exuberantly, artificially colorful.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Bond traders have not reacted as exuberantly to the news of the Iran détente as oil traders have.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Definition of exuberantly
Adverb
  • There was the viral pleasure and even pride in seeing foreigners encounter Buc-ee’s with reverential appreciation or giddily experience industrial quantities of Mountain Dew Baja Blast at Taco Bell.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Early in the second inning Wednesday afternoon, Nasim Nuñez smiled, hopping giddily.
    — Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of giddily
Adverb
  • To represent so many things to so many people might seem shallow, if not blithely opportunistic.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, poor Sol is blithely ignoring Jen’s warning that Sincere seemed to switch up on Melanie awfully quick and that Sincere and Melanie are very in sync.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Definition of blithely

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