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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
That sanguine view would seem to be at odds with the AIM findings.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
The sanguine perspective is that those same part-time players might manage to impact a victory.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Other analysts are not so sanguine.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The mood isn’t so sanguine in Moscow.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
The sanguine perspective is that those same part-time players might manage to impact a victory.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Other analysts are not so sanguine.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The mood isn’t so sanguine in Moscow.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanguine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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That extra power makes the Corolla Cross Hybrid a noticeably more enjoyable and confident drive.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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Performers who flirt with murderous rhetoric and ideologies hardly make ideal mascots for the pro-Palestine movement, or for anyone else who advocates to end, not intensify, violence in the Middle East.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Both address the consequences of Brazil’s murderous 21-year military dictatorship.—
Lisa Rosen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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He is most known for catch opposing point guards off-guard with steals from behind in the back court, a move sure to elicit a raucous, standing ovation when performed for the first time in front of the Madison Square Garden faithful.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both of our experts say this is a for-sure area to clean at least once a month.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, skin was kept fresh and glowing—thanks in large part to Furtuna Skin’s lineup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the spring of 2024, Flynn McGuire started to notice glowing references online to an unapproved drug that proponents claimed could help the body heal more quickly.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both readings were less than anticipated, in a positive sign for consumers.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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And participating in sports that emphasize body functionality over physical appearance can have a positive effect on athletes’ overall well-being.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most defense analysts agree that an invasion would be costly, bloody and highly risky for China, Taiwan and any countries that come to Taiwan’s aid, such as the United States or Japan.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cast and creatives break down the making of this ensemble battle sequence and its bloody aftermath.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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The cloud network company gained nearly 5% after sharing a rosy first-quarter revenue outlook.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also said recently that last year’s hiring numbers were likely too rosy.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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