1
as in assurance
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles
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as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the confidence with which the game show contestant answered every question
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as in trust
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
as players, we have complete confidence in our coach
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as in secret
information shared only with another or with a select few
accused him of betraying an important confidence
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Recent Examples of confidence
Maybe irrational confidence in my ability, my basketball abilities.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
He’s been at the center of every improbable comeback, orchestrating the chaos with poise, vision and confidence.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The worry with sending a player down that is having success is their confidence.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Coming out on top could help Cowan enter his first professional season riding a wave of confidence.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
He’s been at the center of every improbable comeback, orchestrating the chaos with poise, vision and confidence.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The worry with sending a player down that is having success is their confidence.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Coming out on top could help Cowan enter his first professional season riding a wave of confidence.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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The Sox said there’s no assurance a future transaction will occur, and in no event would a transaction take place before 2029.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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But attorneys for the students argued the government’s decision gave no assurance the visa restoration would last.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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This unexpected approach builds resilience for complex, subjective tasks where certainty isn’t always possible. - Jagadish Gokavarapu, Wissen Infotech 17.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As of now, there is no certainty about what will happen to him or the rest of the detainees in the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) prison.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The wait has been infuriating, stretching the boundaries of trust and raising serious questions about what happened to millions of dollars raised toward the ostensible goal of creating a suitable tribute.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Its stories of legal victories against all odds, bipartisan collaboration on landmark legislation, and alternative models like social housing and community land trusts help plot a path forward.—
Ericka Taylor,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Both are rivals on ice but share a secret away from the hockey rink that could change their lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Is that the secret to looking and feeling great in your 80s?—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Interpersonal elements, from employees to customer relationships, will affect your work-life balance and personal satisfaction.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The move follows record customer satisfaction scores from its inflight entertainment highlighted in first-quarter earnings, a United spokesperson said.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Ed and Lois were also members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and raised their children to uphold a similar faith.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The film follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino), who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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The most successful TikTok advisers may well be those who are most able to express self-confidence.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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