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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
Here's how to eliminate the guessing game and feel confident your chicken is cooked.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Gandy is confident that his slow-but-steady, deliberate approach will work, in part because patience and inspiration are in no short supply.
—Mary Andino, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2024
Opt for a bold shade like Little Greene Hopper (297) and combine it with a contrasting shade like vibrant Citrine (71) or confident Dark Brunswick Green (88) for a look the color pro says will feel harmonious and visually exciting.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
To sound extra confident, use a downward inflection and speak slowly and deliberately.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Gandy is confident that his slow-but-steady, deliberate approach will work, in part because patience and inspiration are in no short supply.
—Mary Andino, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2024
Opt for a bold shade like Little Greene Hopper (297) and combine it with a contrasting shade like vibrant Citrine (71) or confident Dark Brunswick Green (88) for a look the color pro says will feel harmonious and visually exciting.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
To sound extra confident, use a downward inflection and speak slowly and deliberately.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for confident
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Rest assured, your decisions in life and at work have led you here for a reason.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rest assured, there are local news outlets scattered throughout the state that would love a regular chance to interview their state’s new senator during her first term.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
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Neame, while hopeful of another franchise, isn’t sure the spy thriller will get as far as his multi-generational drama set in a Yorkshire country house and around the lives of the Crawley family and their staff.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ichiro is an all-time great and a sure first-ballot selection.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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But its maker insists the movie’s politically pointed portrait of our species’ self-destruction is, ultimately, hopeful.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Dorsey has more hopeful news: a roundup of new and recommended restaurants from the Food team this month.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Vitamin D supplements can also have problematic interactions with certain common prescription medications, including statins.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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This intense adventure would be certain death if Mufasa somehow didn’t come upon a friendly lioness, Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), the matriarch of a royal pride overseen by her husband Obasi (Lennie James) who wants nothing to do with this cub, or any interloper into their tribe.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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It’s fitted with a fuzzy pink hood that adds an extra layer of insulation, while two zippered front pockets are a secure place to store your phone and wallet on the go.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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