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Recent Examples of confidently
That trend is accelerating, as each successive generation is entering markets earlier and more confidently than the last.
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Harry Temkin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Some confidently lifted their hooves to remove dirt.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Do not give access just because someone asks confidently.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The result is a hotel that honors its past and moves confidently into the present.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Torres and Cash noted confidently that Villa are good against teams who set up man-to-man, with Emery tending to use a 4-2-2-2 shape, deploying Rogers and Watkins up front and Martinez bypassing any press by kicking long.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But just because there isn’t a formula for their value doesn’t mean people close to the game don’t see it and assess it – confidently, if incorrectly at times.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
This month, savers can confidently take the time to shop around to find the highest rate possible without feeling the urgency to lock one in immediately.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Let’s also cheer the return of Mia Wasikowska, stepping back confidently.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Harry Temkin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Some confidently lifted their hooves to remove dirt.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Do not give access just because someone asks confidently.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The result is a hotel that honors its past and moves confidently into the present.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Torres and Cash noted confidently that Villa are good against teams who set up man-to-man, with Emery tending to use a 4-2-2-2 shape, deploying Rogers and Watkins up front and Martinez bypassing any press by kicking long.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But just because there isn’t a formula for their value doesn’t mean people close to the game don’t see it and assess it – confidently, if incorrectly at times.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
This month, savers can confidently take the time to shop around to find the highest rate possible without feeling the urgency to lock one in immediately.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Let’s also cheer the return of Mia Wasikowska, stepping back confidently.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidently
Adverb
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With the new lead, detectives were able to positively confirm that the long-unidentified remains belonged to Sipfle, the outlets reported.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Bear confirmed their brother Noah was the one to positively identify Matt.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Preston asked for his blessing, and Alamo gave it joyfully.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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At one point, the prince jumped out of his seat, joyously celebrating the team's 18th victory this season.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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What follows is pure dance, a joyously propulsive, non-stop sequence of duets, trios, ensemble dances.—
Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The show followed an exuberantly wealthy family who became penniless overnight after falling victim to fraud.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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That’s a nod to another tradition that’s perhaps most exuberantly followed in the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, where miles of these carpets are created for Holy Week — twice on Good Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Directed by Nicolas Athane and Marco Nguyen, Jim Queen is a crass, profane, giddily stupid romp through a heap of stereotypes about gay life in Paris.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The Dodgers just went back-to-back, and everyone at the championship rally — including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman and even Walter himself — giddily talked about a threepeat.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Carusillo just experienced a media cancellation of sorts, a consequence of blithely recommending a beauty treatment in one of her articles that ended up putting influencers in the hospital.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The women are blithely dismissive of their tedious work, but their relationships fray under new stresses—including intrusive surveillance.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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“Confidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidently. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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