beamish

adjective

Definition of beamishnext
as in doubtless

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Recent Examples of beamish That’s not the fault of the beamish, resourceful Ross, who, as a recent Evan Hansen, has experience portraying liars. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beamish
  1. doubtless
  2. sure
  3. confident
  4. positive
  5. assured
  6. decisive
  7. bullish
  8. unhesitating
Adjective
  • As a result, mathematical truths do not make up a unified whole of equally indubitable truths; instead, their status as knowledge varies gradually from doubtless facts to increasingly uncertain hypotheses.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • Lastly, while there is doubtless a tradeoff between construction costs and operations, a smooth operation at the big airport this coming summer — the busiest travel season — sure as heck needs to be a priority.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of doubtless
Adjective
  • The return of Rodón seemed sure to bump Warren to the bullpen or to Triple A at some point.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There’s little directly around the hotel, and that’s sure to become its main draw.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is confident about their chances of sealing promotion back to the top flight at the first opportunity but, ahead of Sunday’s away fixture, there are several talking points.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Massimo Di Odoardo, vice president of gas and LNG research at Wood Mackenzie, is also confident that Europe will avoid a dire scenario of energy shortages and blackouts.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • The economic outlook is also largely positive despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Playing some of the most assured tennis of his career, Brandon Nakashima slowed Rafael Jódar’s roll Wednesday at the Canadian Open in Montreal, beating the red-hot teenager 7-6(3), 6-4 to advance to the biggest final of his career.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For those looking for an M390 folder that combines efficient cutting geometry with a fuller, more assured grip, Hornbill presents a compelling evolution of Titaner’s knife lineup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of assured
Adjective
  • The Maracana is one of soccer's most iconic venues, having hosted the decisive match of the 1950 men's World Cup, with Uruguay crowned champions after beating the hosts 2-1.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Quinn Yeargain, a professor of the law of democracy at Michigan State University College of Law, said Median’s intent would be a decisive factor in determining whether any laws were broken.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of decisive
Adjective
  • Although Iowa has been red for several cycles now, Democrats are bullish about their candidates this year.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Emanuel’s bullish target of 9,000 is far above RBC Capital’s 2026 forecast of 8,150 — the highest of those included in CNBC’s Market Strategist survey .
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bullish
Adjective
  • That legacy also lives on through Hugs From Hadley, a nonprofit founded by Doug Hanna to honor their daughter's unhesitating love for people.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 3 July 2026
  • The film doesn’t idealize the president as a man of unhesitating certainties.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of unhesitating

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