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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
While Trump remains confident the tariffs will boost the U.S. economy, many experts have raised concerns.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Has there ever been a talk show host, fake or otherwise, so self-satisfied and confident in their own superiority?
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This makes for a more confident and definitive diagnosis and clarifies options for treatment.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Auriemma said he’s always felt confident in Chen’s abilities.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Rest assured, though: Getting inside the heads of Hollywood honchos hasn’t made Rogen more sympathetic to them.—
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Rest assured, the zaniness leads to a solution — several, in fact.—
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But Roselli says one thing’s for sure: More than one person was involved in their disappearance.—
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There is a fear that this settlement will ultimately lead to a dramatic reduction in spots available, although no one knows for sure.—
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Winker, the lawyer for the trailer owners, is optimistic about his clients’ prospects.—
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But even the most optimistic of Mets fans likely didn’t expect Holmes to deliver such a dominant spring.—
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Abbott said no unopened Abbott formula has ever tested positive for Cronobacter.—
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The Bombers saw positive offensive performances across the board in their victory.—
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However, as Elvis giggled in his mother’s arms, another, far less hopeful, moment was unfolding.—
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Join 447 others in the comments View Comments So investors hopeful for a deal may not get one.—
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The report recommends a hard perimeter setup that would only allow emergency vehicles, deliveries and hotel drop-offs at certain times.—
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
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Companies including Coinbase and Jack Dorsey’s Block offer products that try to merge some of these ideas, creating a more secure version of a crypto wallet that remains convenient to use.—
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The more secure methods — cashier’s checks, money orders, or online payment providers — can be inconvenient or carry costs that cut into the profit landlords make on their rent.—
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Was proud of winning the school’s first district championship in 20 years.—
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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