as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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Recent Examples of self-assurance
With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Words of advice: Carry a rose quartz crystal with you or state positive affirmations to boost the spirit and to regain self-assurance.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Kim isn’t the only one showing risky self-assurance.
—Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Peso Pluma has only grown more confident since the 'Genesis' tour
For all the self-assurance and charisma Pluma brought to that concert last summer at Arizona Financial Theatre, his confidence has only grown by leaps and bounds since then.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Words of advice: Carry a rose quartz crystal with you or state positive affirmations to boost the spirit and to regain self-assurance.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Kim isn’t the only one showing risky self-assurance.
—Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Peso Pluma has only grown more confident since the 'Genesis' tour
For all the self-assurance and charisma Pluma brought to that concert last summer at Arizona Financial Theatre, his confidence has only grown by leaps and bounds since then.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assurance
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As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The leaders of tomorrow will be those who embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, guiding their organizations with vision, agility, and confidence.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Joe Custer, a key individual in the case, has submitted an affidavit detailing these assurances, admitting that Haas doesn't currently have the resources to charter their own Cup Series teams, and could therefore give there's to 23XI and FRM.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The rhythm and soundscape of Arctic life For centuries, the Inuit have relied on an assurance of ice to support their hunting lifestyles.Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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The real estate sector is highly competitive and requires tough skin, persistence and self-confidence.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The gardener’s insecticide that killed the aphids on the roses, releasing the old, rich, scented breeze that had infected him with self-confidence.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Stay calm, maintain composure and do your best to get through tough situations.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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These videos make clear Maddow struggled to keep her composure while covering a report from The Associated Press about shelters for children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump's first presidential term.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assurance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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