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as in assured
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
you'll need to be confident—even in the face of rejection—if you want to pursue a career in show business
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as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt
we were confident that the directions we had been given were accurate
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Recent Examples of confident
Dreibelbis said that the Marine Corps is very confident in the M777 artillery cannons that were fired Saturday.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
The Sun enters trust seeking Scorpio on October 23 until November 23 initiating us into building a confident relationship with the unknown.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Only 37% of these owners are confident in the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation, trailing the larger percentages of confidence reported by Gen Z and millennials (43%), and boomers/Silent Generation (48%) small business owners.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The 23-year-old has always felt comfortable and confident as a straight-line slasher when he’s been put in situations to play off the wings.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
The Sun enters trust seeking Scorpio on October 23 until November 23 initiating us into building a confident relationship with the unknown.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Only 37% of these owners are confident in the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation, trailing the larger percentages of confidence reported by Gen Z and millennials (43%), and boomers/Silent Generation (48%) small business owners.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The 23-year-old has always felt comfortable and confident as a straight-line slasher when he’s been put in situations to play off the wings.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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Only three years have passed since then, but at 41, with the Chanel diadem upon him, Blazy carries a more assured and weathered air.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Steven Soderbergh’s revamp of the infamous Rat Pack crime caper is far more assured than the original, which was purely a goofy lark; here, there’s actually some care given to things like character motivation and the dynamics of the central Vegas heist.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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There was a world around Liverpool, sure, but there was a real community in the Village that was about more than just music.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Not sure what to serve for dinner tonight?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jim interviewed Niccol last week and came away optimistic about the company's trajectory in 2026.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Maintaining positive ties with South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung would continue the lattice-like foreign policy encouraged by Washington, one that favors multilateral cooperation among like-minded nations over bilateral dependence.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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China’s 10-year government bond yields edged up, as demand for safety assets ebbed following the positive results of trade talks.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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For now, the region appears cautiously hopeful that the tone has changed, and that Washington’s promises of partnership will be matched by consistency in policy.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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As the investigation continues, Melodee's extended family remains hopeful for her return.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, sportsbooks have taken down odds on certain events to protect against manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Also, they’re simply banned at certain sites, including all of Greece’s ancient monuments, for preservation reasons.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Inside, there’s a mesh divider pocket to keep things tidy and the zippered closure keeps everything secure.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The brand also sells colorful heel straps that provide a more secure fit.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both of our co-founders, along with much of our leadership team, are proud Kentucky natives.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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In photos from the show, the proud mom and aunt could be seen walking down the runway hand-in-hand with her two sons, while Zaya led the way in front of them.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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