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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
The bottom line: Swisher is confident the money is there.
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Mike Allen, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Learning to cope sans beverages can lead to feelings of self-reliance and ultimately a more confident and in-control outlook on your life.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
But investors were already confident about the Fed’s cut Wednesday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mike Allen, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Learning to cope sans beverages can lead to feelings of self-reliance and ultimately a more confident and in-control outlook on your life.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
But investors were already confident about the Fed’s cut Wednesday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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Rest assured, your decisions in life and at work have led you here for a reason.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rest assured, there are local news outlets scattered throughout the state that would love a regular chance to interview their state’s new senator during her first term.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
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And nothing beats a classic claw clip—thank goodness for Machete, France Luxe, and Emi Jay for timeless styles sure to be worn again and again.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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While working the case, detectives learned that the victim had recently sold his business for $2 or $3 million; however, the detectives were not sure how many people knew of the sale.KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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Still, Wall Street is optimistic about a bounce ahead, with the typical analyst’s price targeting reflecting potential upside of more than 30%.Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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While 2024 was a solid year, there are reasons to be optimistic about the 2025 outlook.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taken together, these advantages can equip female professionals to become a significant positive force in their industry.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, string theory remains a hopeful candidate for putting all the pieces of the cosmic puzzle together.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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Less grimdark, more hopeful, more sincere, but not necessarily filled with your typical James Gunn goofiness.Erik Kain, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The vehicles will be geofenced to certain neighborhoods in Tokyo, including Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa, and Kōtō.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
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This intense adventure would be certain death if Mufasa somehow didn’t come upon a friendly lioness, Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), the matriarch of a royal pride overseen by her husband Obasi (Lennie James) who wants nothing to do with this cub, or any interloper into their tribe.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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The entire line of darling and functional luggage maximizes space and keeps the most important items secure while still within reach.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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