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
Noun
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Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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False Hope And Fake Assurances Ransomware operators also exploit victims with false assurances, creating a deceptive sense of hope that there is a way to resolve the situation.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 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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Bushe believes that leaders who excel in these skills will be best positioned to earn and retain stakeholder trust while safeguarding their organization’s ethical integrity.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Vince Lago: The biggest challenge is restoring trust through transparency.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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So, what’s the secret to keeping Top Chef fresh after nearly two decades?—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tips for Making Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan The secret to this dump casserole’s simplicity and speed is in the ingredients.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In scene after scene, Shula doesn’t say much, but there is, in practically every frame, an unmistakable anxiety in her composure, as if her mere appearance of calm required a major exertion of will.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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This storytelling ability, combined with a user-centric approach and a strong analytical foundation, empowers them to drive product adoption, increase customer satisfaction and, ultimately, fuel business growth.—
Joe Ariganello,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Once upon a time if someone spread gossip or lies to a tabloid, the upshot was pure personal satisfaction and maybe vengeance.—
Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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At just 24 years old, Bramlett took a leap of faith that would change both her life and the life of a 5-year-old boy in need of a home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Yet, for a faith steeped in the veneration of the remains–or relics–of saints, St. Patrick’s relics have been debated by historians, archeologists, and the clergy for centuries.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ciara says this makes self-confidence even more essential.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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The solar eclipse in Aries, however, emphasizes your financial stability and self-confidence.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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