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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
However, the fact that Williams is remaining confident truly is a good thing.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Bradley didn’t know if there would be other teams waiting to sign him, but his agent, Peter Fish, was confident there would be.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Body confidence is really about feeling confident.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
To be confident, to be different, to do things differently to our peers.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Bradley didn’t know if there would be other teams waiting to sign him, but his agent, Peter Fish, was confident there would be.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Body confidence is really about feeling confident.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
To be confident, to be different, to do things differently to our peers.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
Adjective
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Producer Mendelsohn recalls jitters for McAvoy ahead of his cameras rolling coming more from a novice director than the assured actor his fans know.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Is this the official couple name for Taylor 'N Travis? Rest assured, Sherlock Swifties zoomed in on every pixel of the five-photo carousel to inspect the ring, the flowers, the outfits and the time on her watch.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meltzer is not quite sure how to handle this phase of Birkin’s life.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reviews in the market have been overwhelmingly positive.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trepanier is hopeful but concerned that the plan to remove the birds may fall through.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is a lot to be hopeful about.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Part of a software update, advertisements will appear on certain refrigerator cover screens when the Family Hub fridge is idle.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Next, make an initial deposit with a secure payment method to cover your first wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko showed off their Cha Cha skills loud and proud tonight!—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The best people aren’t too proud to prove themselves on the ground.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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