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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
Challenged but happy Despite the challenges, many retirees are sanguine about stepping back from work, the study found.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024
Shortly before Election Day, Gensler was sanguine about his prospects to continue on, in an interview with Axios.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
After the Wimbledon final, Djokovic was largely sanguine about how soundly he had been beaten, saying Alcaraz was simply better in every department.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
Upon closer inspection, however, some economists, tax experts and restaurant union and industry officials aren’t quite so sanguine about the latest iterations.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024
Shortly before Election Day, Gensler was sanguine about his prospects to continue on, in an interview with Axios.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
After the Wimbledon final, Djokovic was largely sanguine about how soundly he had been beaten, saying Alcaraz was simply better in every department.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
Upon closer inspection, however, some economists, tax experts and restaurant union and industry officials aren’t quite so sanguine about the latest iterations.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood might just be the ultimate revenge movie—and not just because one of the main characters (Brad Pitt) ultimately axes a trio of murderous hippies.Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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This cult classic tells the tale of a serial killer (Scott MacDonald) who is transformed into a murderous snowman when his prison transport collides with a genetics truck full of experimental lab acid.Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Faster, stronger and more confident, Riordan was a standout in the secondary against any and all opponents.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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His journey, from a shell-shocked, grieving boy who was once afraid of the dark to a confident young man, has been rewarding to watch, Holdren says.Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Before the little reindeer with the glowing red nose was added to Santa's sleigh team, though, the character got his start in other forms.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Graham and Yanic Truesdale appeared together in front of a glowing Christmas tree in a smiling selfie posted to Truesdale's Instagram account Monday.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Careless sure, but the letter was not close to equally as careless.Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 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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Carey Faux Fur Flap Crossbody Add a hint of glam to any outfit thanks to the soft texture and cheerful shade of this petite, rosy crossbody bag.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Even the advanced metrics point to a rosier outlook than what’s currently being presented in the win-loss column, too.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 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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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific stocks had a good run in 2024, with most major markets ending the year in positive territory, as the region’s central banks eased monetary policy while an AI boom lifted tech stocks.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2025.
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