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confidently

  • a word derived from confident.
    confident
    adjective
    having strong belief or full assurance; sure.

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"Things have really taken off," he said confidently.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Be wary of any market expert who acts too confidently about what they can deliver.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Formed 16 years ago by singer Ellie Rowsell and guitarist Joff Oddie, the band have slowly, but confidently, become the best young rock band in the UK.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

But no, we can confidently report that the Great American State Fair is a big ol’ dud.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

With his friend beside him he stepped confidently out the courtyard gate, into the long shadows striping the Street of the Goldsmiths.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw