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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I'm reasonably sanguine about the adoption of the latest proposal
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as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
the Civil War remains America's most sanguine conflict
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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
a baby with a sanguine complexion is more likely to leave the hospital early than a sickly-looking one
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Recent Examples of sanguine
Other analysts, though, are more sanguine, reckoning that the allies can instead simply seize Iranian oil tankers.
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Some wine professionals are less sanguine.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
But Yampolskiy is less sanguine about giving bots a long leash in the real world.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
One person who seemed sanguine on the matter was Witt’s main challenger, American Debi Thomas.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Some wine professionals are less sanguine.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
But Yampolskiy is less sanguine about giving bots a long leash in the real world.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
One person who seemed sanguine on the matter was Witt’s main challenger, American Debi Thomas.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 The universe favors clear, confident messages.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meantime, what Michigan has done lately - cruised on a murderous March march that humbled Arizona into submission into the national semifinal - does matter.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Many Iranians, both inside of Iran and in the international diaspora, adamantly support the efforts of the United States and Israel to defang the Iranian regime and topple its murderous leadership.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s going to be a learning curve here for people for sure.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of light that Koestenbaum sheds on the rabbi is humorous, sure, but also humanistic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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At this point, my relationship with glowing rectangles is stronger than most of my Hinge dates.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Relations with friends as well as groups will be a positive experience for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Buford, who died March 26 at 104 of old age, had a philosophy forged in part by his service in one of World War II’s most memorable and bloody campaigns, the Battle of the Bulge.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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During those five to seven days, stomachaches, bloody diarrhea and vomiting are common.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Anxious nation The rosy California thinking for the month contrasts with a somewhat anxious nation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Janney likes ‘Blue Kazoo’, a compact variety of spirea that grows only 2 feet tall and has blue foliage and white bloom; and ‘Goldflame,’ a medium-sized variety that grows 3 feet tall and has yellow-green foliage and rosy red flowers.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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