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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
There’s a sanguine sadness to the game that’s inescapably painful.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
The bond market’s assessment of the economy — and of the inflation risks posed by the incoming administration’s policies — is less sanguine than the Fed’s.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
On Brody is sanguine about the business of show business.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
For the most part, analysts remain relatively sanguine about the current state of affairs.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
The bond market’s assessment of the economy — and of the inflation risks posed by the incoming administration’s policies — is less sanguine than the Fed’s.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
On Brody is sanguine about the business of show business.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
For the most part, analysts remain relatively sanguine about the current state of affairs.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sanguine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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His heroes are often murderous vigilantes doling out death sentences to greedy politicians, officials and businessmen.—
Anupama Chopra,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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This includes how the U.N. will respond to Syria’s caretaker government, which ousted the murderous regime of Bashar al-Assad but is headed by a U.S.-designated terrorist group.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The surgeons, however, were confident about the procedure for the four-time PGA Tour winner.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The survey showed 73% of chief executives surveyed were confident in their company growth prospects, compared to 70% in September and to 64% in January last year.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan initially received glowing headlines for dropping into Pasadena last Friday to serve meals, leave donations and give hugs to Eaton fire survivors.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some glowing mushrooms are believed to attract insects to disperse spores, but bioluminescence occurring in parts of the fungi that are underground does not fit this hypothesis.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Jan. 2025
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Nobody knows for sure Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
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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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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Her makeup consisted of shimmery champagne eyeshadow, rosy blush and a glossy mauve lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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Twilio — Shares of the cloud communications software maker surged more than 11% in extended trading after the firm issued a rosy profit forecast for the next few years at a Thursday investor event.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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The question the Leafs or any other potential acquiring team need to ask themselves here: How significantly would a reduction in role impact Granlund’s ability to make a positive impact in his new environment?—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Also last month, Los Angeles County's public health department confirmed two cats tested positive for bird flu after drinking raw milk from the Raw Farm dairy in California's Central Valley.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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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 Feb. 2025.
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