vote of confidence
noun phrase
1
: a formal process in which people (such as the members of a legislature) vote in order to indicate whether or not they support a leader, government, etc.
2
: a statement or action that shows continuing support and approval for someone
Many people say the coach should be fired, but he was given a vote of confidence by the team president this week.
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Bob-Waksberg is excited about today’s vote of confidence.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Although the collaboration with the AI processor giant is perceived as a vote of confidence in Navitas' capabilities, Navitas is only one of multiple suppliers involved in Nvidia’s project.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Lavin went 6-27 last season, but received a vote of confidence from athletic director Kimya Massey during the West Coast Conference Tournament.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Both Forever and The Four Seasons have already received a vote of confidence from Netflix with Season 2 renewals.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Although the collaboration with the AI processor giant is perceived as a vote of confidence in Navitas' capabilities, Navitas is only one of multiple suppliers involved in Nvidia’s project.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Lavin went 6-27 last season, but received a vote of confidence from athletic director Kimya Massey during the West Coast Conference Tournament.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Both Forever and The Four Seasons have already received a vote of confidence from Netflix with Season 2 renewals.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vote of confidence
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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