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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
Behind the confident comments from Mahomes and the extra motivation to keep up with his girlfriend, Kelce could be primed for a big-time 2025 season.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Costco’s solid third-quarter results on Thursday left Wall Street analysts confident that the membership club wholesaler can retain its dominance.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 31 May 2025
Catherine, at least, has a better grasp of her own heart—her own feelings—than either of these more confident and overtly clever heroines.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
The big story Just a week after a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade tensions, neither side can yet be confident that the other is holding up their end of the bargain.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Costco’s solid third-quarter results on Thursday left Wall Street analysts confident that the membership club wholesaler can retain its dominance.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 31 May 2025
Catherine, at least, has a better grasp of her own heart—her own feelings—than either of these more confident and overtly clever heroines.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
The big story Just a week after a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade tensions, neither side can yet be confident that the other is holding up their end of the bargain.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
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Rest assured, the audience is not supposed to be rooting for Ellie at this point, Mazin and Druckmann say.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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In short, the left-side will be propped up with hydraulic pressure and the car will be kept in a flatter stance, a more assured stance.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Grand Canyon's a big day, for sure, but this was completely out of the blue.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But one thing's for sure: these moms continue to captivate.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
23 May 2025
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Yet Hudson remains optimistic that some new fund managers will have longevity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Knowledge of controversy aside, Davis remains optimistic about the new series coming from HBO.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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That could be because of physiological changes, improved physical mobility or increased positive social feedback, Keeler said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The state also has a high change in GDP (gross domestic product) which indicates a positive and booming economy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Zscaler’s earnings come as a hopeful sign for a cybersecurity industry that has shown some pockets of weakness in a volatile macroeconomic environment.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Wong, who knows something about the power of young musicians to change the world, is hopeful.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The arc of the subject’s life is evoked through steadily darkening, tightening mood, with certain scenes and setups replicated to variously despairing effect, from tacitly shifting points of view.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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The adjustable strap is outfitted with gold hardware that offers a polished touch, and its zippered top closure ensures your belongings stay safe and secure.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In contrast to the Beats Studio Buds+ or AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can even be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times.—
Chloe Mayer
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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At Ferrara, which has a long, proud history of making candy in Chicago, the business outlook is still positive, according to Greg Guidotti, chief marketing officer.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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