self-confidently

Definition of self-confidentlynext

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Adverb
  • And of how efficiently and boldly that talent must be acquired to keep pace in the great efficiency contest that is the NHL.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • From boho lace trims and monochromatic styling to chainmail textures and waist-cinching accessories, this season’s slip dress outfits prove the timeless piece can feel both effortlessly minimal and boldly fashion-forward.
    Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • He’s also fearlessly poised under pressure and makes plays under tight coverage in difficult spots, including one-on-one as the last man back at the offensive zone blue line.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.
    Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
  • In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.
    Time, Time, 12 May 2026
Adverb
  • Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
  • But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Adverb
  • And while the Americans continued to fight valiantly, Germany ultimately hung on for a 1-0 win.
    Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.
    Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Adverb
  • There was Anthony Edwards brashly asking Watson if the Nuggets planned to foul up three at the end of regulation, before draining an incredible shot to force overtime.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Beyond the narrative, the production rests stalwartly on Chidester’s four actors.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
  • He was brutally tortured during his captivity and held in solitary confinement for four of the years he was detained but stalwartly refused to provide the North Vietnamese with information.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
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“Self-confidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidently. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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