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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
Of the race itself, Mott was positively sanguine.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Not everyone is as sanguine on stocks right now.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Even the people who are pretty sanguine boosters about AI are still in double figures about their P(doom).
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Some analysts were more sanguine about the report.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Not everyone is as sanguine on stocks right now.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Even the people who are pretty sanguine boosters about AI are still in double figures about their P(doom).
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Some analysts were more sanguine about the report.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanguine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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Set two years after the little robot lady went on a murderous rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of AI.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, this 55-room ski-in, ski-out resort’s dramatic Alpine scenery would add a new edge with wintry spots for murderous mischief.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Al Campanis, then a Brooklyn scout, saw him as an 18-year-old and filed a glowing scouting report.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meltzer is not quite sure how to handle this phase of Birkin’s life.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Mehta treated Hampton’s bloody nose and the physio assessed Greenwood, Bronze grabbed the physio tape and strapped her own leg.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most allow some violent content but place restrictions on especially gory and bloody videos and restrict such content from younger users.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fast forward to Thursday night’s affair, Evangelista donned a slightly thicker and lighter version of her trademark eyebrows, rosy lips and light contour below her cheekbones.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
10 Sep. 2025
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These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reviews in the market have been overwhelmingly positive.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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The film, documenting the intense, sanguinary attempt by Ukrainian soldiers to retake a village seized by Russian invaders, won Chernov the directing award for World Cinema Documentary at Sundance.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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Mass shootings scarcely register anymore, unless the death toll reaches a certain sanguinary level.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
14 July 2024
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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