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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
Courtenay, who owns Powderham Castle and its 3,500-acre estate in the southwest England county of Devon, is sanguine about becoming the last in his storied family to sit in Parliament.
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Not everyone is so sanguine about the long-term impact private equity ownership will have on the accounting profession.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Ali himself remains sanguine about conditions in Bangladesh.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Some economists remain sanguine about the state of the U.S. economy.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2024
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Not everyone is so sanguine about the long-term impact private equity ownership will have on the accounting profession.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Ali himself remains sanguine about conditions in Bangladesh.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Some economists remain sanguine about the state of the U.S. economy.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sanguine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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Ohio’s governor and officials condemn it Some marchers carried black flags emblazoned with red swastikas, a notorious symbol of hate, antisemitism and White supremacy tracing to the murderous legacy of Germany’s Nazi Party and the Holocaust.Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Then a smuggler sealed him into a trailer, swaddled within sound-muffling insulation beneath a murderous Texan sun.Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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To sound extra confident, use a downward inflection and speak slowly and deliberately.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Cool, confident and impressively sure of itself, 28 Hong Street is the place go and let yourself be taken with the flow.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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For sure: The practice of tithing in many world religions is a key inspiration here.Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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But Dwight picks the fight by almost immediately accusing Chickie of patricide, which happens to be true but won’t win you any brownie points, for sure.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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After watching in terror as a man violently attacked a police officer in an El Cajon fast-food restaurant, Iesha Booker checked for a pulse on the bloody, unconscious officer and yelled into the radio on his belt.Karen Kucher, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
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Photos of the man in a hospital bed with a bloody mouth were also posted.Jonece Starr Dunigan, AL.com, 14 July 2017
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However, Statista's rosiest market projection for foldable phones is that 45.7 million will be sold in 2028.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Makeup artist Kenya Alexis brushed Palmer's lids with a soft, smoky gray eyeshadow, then applied a rosy blush and matte brown lip for a fun fusion of ‘60s and ’90s vibes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Most customer feedback for all of these brands has been positive.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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This transition could liberate human workers to pursue more creative and strategic roles, potentially leading to a net positive effect on global employment.Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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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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Michael Modafferi Lawmakers and order Yonkers: How many more innocents will be murdered, mugged and mauled by sanguinary, recidivist thugs and mentally ill individuals, none of whom belong unfettered on the streets of New York City and state, before the left-wing Democrats restore law and order?Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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