1
as in assurance
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles
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as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the confidence with which the game show contestant answered every question
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as in trust
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
as players, we have complete confidence in our coach
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as in secret
information shared only with another or with a select few
accused him of betraying an important confidence
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Recent Examples of confidence
And the report wasn’t strong enough to mitigate all the tariff turmoil, which is zapping confidence that investments today will be worth more down the line.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
And as the losses have increased, the confidence in the locker room has gone the other direction.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Senate Democrats believe Martin’s conduct would erode public confidence if no discipline is doled out.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Season Two will find the characters having more confidence and readying themselves as a potential war becomes an increasing threat.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
And as the losses have increased, the confidence in the locker room has gone the other direction.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Senate Democrats believe Martin’s conduct would erode public confidence if no discipline is doled out.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Season Two will find the characters having more confidence and readying themselves as a potential war becomes an increasing threat.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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Despite assurances from the White House that the TASS correspondent had not been approved, the staffer’s presence in the Oval Office highlights a significant breach of protocol from the White House.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Perfect assurance for those looking to maintain quality whilst staying in budget.—
Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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There was no late-breaking progress in contract talks, no additional certainty on Vancouver’s end that the player might be more amenable to a shorter-term deal.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that embrace learning over rigid certainty perform better in volatile environments.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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All the mutual trust and friction of their relationship is here.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lastly, strong human oversight is essential to ensure brand safety and maintain consumer trust.—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Barrymore said, turning to the camera and covering the side of her mouth with her hand as if telling a secret.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Harry Bosch is set to work his last case as Bosch: Legacy heads towards its third and final season, and judging by the series trailer that dropped on Thursday, we’re set to learn some dark secrets about his past.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Regular simulations and role-playing exercises help teams develop the muscle memory needed to maintain composure during actual disruptions. 4.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The answer might reveal more about your customer commitment than the results from your latest satisfaction survey.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Comprehensive Research Support This dissertation writing service places customer satisfaction and privacy as top priorities.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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To President Biden and Dr. Biden, thank you for your faith and support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That might come from a faith tradition, a commitment to public service or a moral belief that those with resources should share with others.—
Michael J. Nyenhuis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Expect a significant amount of clarity as Mercury lights up your second house of values, finances and self-confidence, especially while in harmony with Pluto in your intuitive 12th house of closure, healing and unconscious patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The incredible growth of wigs can be credited to these aesthetic-enhancing products becoming a symbol to many, representing a powerful means of fostering self-confidence.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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