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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
But Yampolskiy is less sanguine about giving bots a long leash in the real world.
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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
So far, investors seem relatively sanguine about America’s fiscal trajectory.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
When asked about the burden of having to pay that price to change direction, Bill Ford was realistic, but sanguine about it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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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
So far, investors seem relatively sanguine about America’s fiscal trajectory.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
When asked about the burden of having to pay that price to change direction, Bill Ford was realistic, but sanguine about it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Chevrolet seems confident that both versions of the Grand Sport will become the lineup’s best-selling models.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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An account of life in Berlin from 1939 to 1945 under a murderous regime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 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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Cheap, sure, but not exactly free.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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This, coupled with your personal drive and ability to impress authority figures, is a sure-fire combination for success.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 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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Beneath that display of hot gases, a glowing fringe of orange on the rim indicated that the edges of the fire were pushing out far to the east and west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Heat starting unit’s only positive minutes on Friday came to begin the third quarter when the Cavaliers were already ahead by more than 30 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coleman ran track, played basketball and football, and was known for his humor and positive outlook.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Iran has installed tens of thousands of cameras in its capital in response to waves of protests, most recently in January, when massive nationwide demonstrations ended in a bloody crackdown that killed many thousands of Iranians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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But Don José vows bloody revenge for her betrayal.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, people with access to the notorious Brooklyn jail where he is being held paint a less rosy picture of what life there is really like.—
María Santana,
CNN Money,
25 Mar. 2026
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His sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks were undeniably adorable.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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