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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
The cadence, format, and quality of communication can profoundly influence your confidence in the planning process and the effectiveness of the strategies implemented.
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
But, while her cooking skills may be impressive, the secret to Meredith’s success also lies in her can-do confidence.
—Jenny Comita, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.
—Quang X. Pham, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But in its latest earnings report in February, Paramount management expressed confidence in its film strategy.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
But, while her cooking skills may be impressive, the secret to Meredith’s success also lies in her can-do confidence.
—Jenny Comita, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.
—Quang X. Pham, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But in its latest earnings report in February, Paramount management expressed confidence in its film strategy.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, one certainty is that the proposal will negatively impact all levels of education – from early childhood to graduate and post-doctoral education and training.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Invisible network Related Articles Business group hopes President Trump provides tariffs, tax certainty Elon Musk is one of the few winners from Trump auto tariffs Car prices will surge by thousands of dollars because of Trump’s tariffs.—
Bruce Yandle,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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That fear, though uncomfortable, is your chance to lean into vulnerability and build trust.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In lieu of the trust, the Ninth Circuit held the appropriate remedy was for NCAA rules to allow colleges to offer college athletes up to the full cost of attendance, which for athletes at many colleges meant thousands of dollars more than their grant-in-aid.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The space has a modernist design with simple white, gray and beige finishes and a living room conversation pit, perfect for exchanging juicy secrets.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But for those in on the secret, places like Ocean Springs, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis are hardly second fiddles.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vitor Pereira arrived at Molineux a virtual unknown in December, but has mustered the steely composure to transform Wolves’ leaky defence while presenting himself as a loose cannon on the touchline.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Desai maintains his composure regardless of the situation, which has been important as his role for the Huskies evolved.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a trailer for Not Just a Goof, Kevin Lima, who directed A Goofy Movie, recalls what a leap of faith the project was from the start.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the Jewish faith, April 20, 2025 marks the end of Passover.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Art therapy, storytelling and other expressive techniques can also encourage deeper emotional connections and self-confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reasons for disengagement vary, including self-confidence, schoolwork and safety.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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