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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
Donald Trump himself appeared confident, strong, and presidential.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Republicans appear confident Hegseth will get enough Republican votes to win confirmation later this month.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Follow the tips below and feel more confident in your skin.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
On top of being unapologetically self-aware and confident, you’re also called to prioritize practical matters with passion and grit.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Republicans appear confident Hegseth will get enough Republican votes to win confirmation later this month.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Follow the tips below and feel more confident in your skin.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
On top of being unapologetically self-aware and confident, you’re also called to prioritize practical matters with passion and grit.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for confident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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Through his poised and assured play, Daniels has breathed life into a stale Commanders organization, which has booked its first spot in the NFC Championship game since the 1991-92 season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rest assured, these aren’t sleeping bags on a rocky floor, but rather accommodations—sometimes even opulent ones—built directly into natural cavities.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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If no one was injured then sure, no cover is needed.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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One thing is for sure—your ex-friends are obsessed with you.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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The coal industry is optimistic about the sector’s prospects under Trump, despite the drop in production during the first Trump administration, according to a recent report by S&P Global.—
David Gelles,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many listings are in the range of hundreds to thousands of dollars, although some optimistic sellers are asking for a million or more.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Healthcare was the only positive sector, up +0.18%, while consumer discretionary fell -3.43%, real estate fell -2.29, and consumer staples fell -2.09%.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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At Aalto University, Amiri, the sustainability researcher, is also hopeful that the trend can grow globally—including in the U.S.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Addressing pressing concerns such as identity, religious trauma, displacement and the challenge to stay hopeful in an increasingly difficult world, Oladokun displayed a knack for making her personal thoughts relatable to the masses.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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This can be attained by reinforcing the presence of human reviewers to evaluate generative AI outputs, flagging certain content before such models are released to the public.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Commenters debated whether certain dog breeds were more prone to loafing and stretching in this way.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Its French-barrette closure ensures a secure, no-budge fit, too.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Automation in cryptographic management is essential for maintaining secure operations amid changing standards.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The two grew up in Deir ez-Zor, the largest city in northeastern Syria, a proud, ancient place on the banks of the Euphrates.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Letting go is tough, but Wolfhard is proud of the way the show will conclude.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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