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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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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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Recent Examples of sanguine
Investors haven’t been this sanguine about blue-chip debt since 1997.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As usual, Goldfarb, who has run G-III for more than 50 years, is sanguine in that classic, Seventh Avenue way, that his business acumen would win out.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Of the race itself, Mott was positively sanguine.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Not everyone is as sanguine on stocks right now.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As usual, Goldfarb, who has run G-III for more than 50 years, is sanguine in that classic, Seventh Avenue way, that his business acumen would win out.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Of the race itself, Mott was positively sanguine.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Not everyone is as sanguine on stocks right now.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanguine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
Adjective
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The actress portrayed a psychotherapy patient with a mysterious connection to murderous creatures that terrorize a community.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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To tacitly discredit Peres and help Netanyahu’s chances, Hamas embarked on a murderous suicide bombing campaign.—
Thomas Friedman,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its broad, meticulously kept tanned dunes dissolving into rolling surf and the deep blue Pacific with breathtaking sunsets are a photographer’s dream.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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As a direct result of this, businesses end up with managers who aren’t confident in their ability to lead, and who struggle to deal with the various challenges that come with managing people, leading both employees and struggling managers to resign.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Golden State was feeling so confident that their television network decided to take a playful jab at Lakers superstar LeBron James.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Landmark’s stage welcomes big-name concerts, touring Broadway hits, and a steady stream of live events that keep the marquee glowing year-round.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Another scene shows Nishio-San taking Amélie to a day of the dead ritual, with hundreds of glowing lanterns floating down a river to mark the occasion.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Women often should be more sure of themselves and happy to be out there.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Its bright white background contrasts with the blue and green design for an eye-catching look that’s sure to impress at every event.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara with a screenplay by Hiroshi Seko, the movie follows Denji as his encounter with café worker Reze leads to a clash between intimate connection and bloody chaos.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Carpenter rocked her hallmark voluminous blonde curls, finishing the beauty moment with rosy pink cheeks and a matching lipstick.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The news is much less rosy in Washington.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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During his postgame news conference, Napier had a thankful message for the crowd, thanking them for making a positive impact on his players on the field.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mansfield sit in a low block and, despite positive progression up the pitch, Luton’s players lack the courage to attempt the kind of play that will be required to break them down.—
Kaya Kaynak,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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