CONFIRMED Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'confirmed' distinct from other similar adjectives?

The words chronic and inveterate are common synonyms of confirmed . While all three words mean "firmly established," confirmed implies a growing stronger and firmer with time so as to resist change or reform. // a confirmed bachelor

Q: Where would 'chronic' be a reasonable alternative to 'confirmed'?

In some situations, the words chronic and confirmed are roughly equivalent. However, chronic suggests something that is persistent or endlessly recurrent and troublesome. // a chronic complainer

Q: When is it sensible to use 'inveterate' instead of 'confirmed'?

While the synonyms inveterate and confirmed are close in meaning, inveterate applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence as to be practically ineradicable or unalterable. // an inveterate smoker

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adjective

kən-ˈfərmd

Definition of confirmed

as in chronic

being such by habit and not likely to change a confirmed grouch who never seems to smile

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as in deep

firmly established over time a confirmed tendency to exaggerate about everything

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verb

past tense of confirm

as in verified

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of several eyewitnesses who can confirm the defendant's account of what happened

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as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship

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How is the word confirmed distinct from other similar adjectives?

The words chronic and inveterate are common synonyms of confirmed. While all three words mean "firmly established," confirmed implies a growing stronger and firmer with time so as to resist change or reform.

a confirmed bachelor

Where would chronic be a reasonable alternative to confirmed?

In some situations, the words chronic and confirmed are roughly equivalent. However, chronic suggests something that is persistent or endlessly recurrent and troublesome.

a chronic complainer

When is it sensible to use inveterate instead of confirmed?

While the synonyms inveterate and confirmed are close in meaning, inveterate applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence as to be practically ineradicable or unalterable.

an inveterate smoker

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Recent Examples of confirmed

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Her two confirmed pieces totaled $162, less than one quarter of the price of several single accessories elsewhere on the guest list. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 According to a Texas lawmaker's June report, Kerr County bore the heaviest toll, with 117 confirmed deaths, including 37 children. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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An investigation confirmed the incident did not cause any environmental contamination, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday that the number of Australians missing in the disaster had fallen from 43 to 38 after five were confirmed safe overnight. — Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmed

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The maps revealed that a chronic problem had turned critical.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Bidets may also ease discomfort from hemorrhoids, fistulas and anal fissures, and help people with chronic diarrhea or conditions that require frequent wiping.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Core aerators remove plugs about 2 to 4 inches deep and around 1/2-inch wide, and spaced about 2 to 6 inches apart, dropping them on the lawn surface.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Lovano expressed deep gratitude to Collins for steering the festival for many years and keeping the atmosphere alive.

— Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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At the airport, passengers must first have their identity verified with a REAL ID, often using facial recognition technology.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Formally verified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), this benchmark shows the technical progress in scaling up high-efficiency thin-film architectures beyond sub-centimeter laboratory devices.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
If approved and financed, the first ReFirm project is expected to put Sweden on a path toward its first new nuclear generation in decades, with the first BWRX-300 unit targeted for operation in the mid-2030s.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of approved

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In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

In settled possession, expect to see fluidity from the midfielders.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of settled

Verb

Group argued construction could be irreversible The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the ballroom, had told the justices that the project would likely become irreversible unless it is stopped now.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of argued

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It was ratified in 1951, six years after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died, months into his fourth term.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
After more than a year and a half of negotiations, a faculty union at Baltimore City Community College has ratified its first-ever contract.

— William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026

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