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Recent Examples of overconfidence
The overconfidence of the pro-Trump push in country music pre- and postelection is backfiring on many of its most enthusiastic emissaries.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
By April 5, the sun will square Jupiter, heightening everything from overconfidence to emotional reactions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The primary barriers here are overconfidence and lack of motivation.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 22 Mar. 2026
And like its Big Tech rivals, Meta is borrowing tens of billions a year to finance these deals — another possible sign of overconfidence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
By April 5, the sun will square Jupiter, heightening everything from overconfidence to emotional reactions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The primary barriers here are overconfidence and lack of motivation.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 22 Mar. 2026
And like its Big Tech rivals, Meta is borrowing tens of billions a year to finance these deals — another possible sign of overconfidence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfidence
Noun
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Deficient Humility manifests as arrogance, which can fracture teams and alienate fans.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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His mixture of insecurity and arrogance was eye-catching.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Much like Kurt, Kyle had a confidence that bordered on cockiness while repeatedly showcasing an ability behind the wheel to back up his bravado.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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His cockiness on the court is well-earned.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Noun
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If Tovar’s belief in Beals remained consistent, Beals’ self-confidence increased this season.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Children who see positive behaviors from their parents can develop self-confidence and higher self esteem.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Despite Argentina’s status as one of the tournament favorites, confidence remained high among many Algeria supporters.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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For ships that require assurances of safe passage, recent developments aren’t helping.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Every chair is backed by a robust product assurance policy, secure global shopping, and professional customer support.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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The presumption of innocence remains fully intact.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The trouble is not TMI but TLI Another falsehood standing in the way of feeling loved is the presumption that asking questions will seem nosy.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Overconfidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfidence. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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