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
There was an air of confidence that can only come from women who are living in their bodies, fully embodied and present.
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The freefall in the financial markets indicates there’s a crisis of confidence brewing in the US dollar, said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The freefall in the financial markets indicates there’s a crisis of confidence brewing in the US dollar, said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidence
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The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The lack of certainty about what is leading some scholars to lose their right to study in the US is sending a chill through the international student community.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid the economic certainty, this summer is expected to be slower than usual for the travel industry, according to new research by Bank of Montreal.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Culture Contribution Who strengthens others, builds trust and reinforces values?—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Sheet mulching with cardboard is the secret to fewer weeds and fuss-free plant-bed prep.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Grande is spilling all the secrets from her Brighter Days Ahead short film.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Smith fills a vital role as a defensive-minded midfielder who is adept at winning balls in the air and never losing her composure.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their insights can offer new perspectives and practical advice on how to manage rejection while maintaining your professional composure.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Polk County prosecutors argued otherwise, and proved their case to the satisfaction of a jury, which convicted Johnson on April 9 of first-degree murder for Loffredo's death.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Much in the way tiny things make our brains feel in control and organized, vacuuming my car brings me that sense of satisfaction and power over one of the messy aspects of my life.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Christ True Church and the Virginia Beach baptisms Small and family-oriented, Jesus Christ True Church, 2145 NW 50th St., is a nondenominational church that’s a part of the Apostolic faith, which means it’s rooted in Pentecostal beliefs.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Yet faith, as the twentieth-century theologian Paul Tillich said, requires risk.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Kajabi’s data shows that entrepreneurial creators make 25% more than their social-first counterparts and are 20% more likely to report higher self-confidence and self-esteem.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bradford thought Trump would respect his self-confidence; Trump instead was just mind-blown by a man putting his job on the line for no reason.—
Laura Bassett,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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