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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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That confidence isn’t arrogance.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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As the subtitle promises, their answers are shared with all the vulgarity, pettiness, and arrogance intact.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 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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Venus will eventually enter Leo, shifting your focus toward money, values and self-confidence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Over the evolution of the brand, there will be a lot more about the emotional aspect of skincare in your life and how that brings out your self-confidence.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The service ethos is more discreet deference than chatty confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sam Levinson’s trust in me and belief in me instilled an immense amount of confidence into me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 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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Bluesky also introduced age assurance checks to keep under-16s off its platform, according to Australia's eSafety Commissioner.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Menšík, now 20, is 6 feet 5 inches with an imposing frame and pale blue eyes, and moves with a low-key self assurance that he is destined for big things.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The thing is, this presumption appears to be faltering.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Hathaway opened up about the presumptions people have made about her to Elle.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Overconfidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfidence. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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