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
Florence Viala, a company member since 1994, brings a flighty self-assurance to the central role of Lyubov.
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Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
But like lots of successful people, he’s earned his self-assurance day-by-day.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
With the self-assurance of an entrepreneur and the bluff of a big-time poker player, President Donald Trump inaugurated a new and uncertain era in U.S. trade relations this week.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
Presenting the game sequences with just enough self-assurance and confident style to avert attention from any technical limitations, the co-directors sell the digital environment as a compelling backdrop and its own theatrical presence.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
But like lots of successful people, he’s earned his self-assurance day-by-day.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
With the self-assurance of an entrepreneur and the bluff of a big-time poker player, President Donald Trump inaugurated a new and uncertain era in U.S. trade relations this week.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
Presenting the game sequences with just enough self-assurance and confident style to avert attention from any technical limitations, the co-directors sell the digital environment as a compelling backdrop and its own theatrical presence.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assurance
Noun
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Still, Spoelstra said the newfound confidence could go a long way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fast forward to April 6, when the sun harmonizes with Jupiter, boosting our confidence and optimism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Under the plan, software giant Oracle would continue to house U.S. user data and provide assurances that the data is not accessible from China, this source added.—
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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But on Friday, Trump indicated that despite those assurances made only a day prior, the administration would be moving FSA and the federal student loan system to the Small Business Administration.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Art therapy, storytelling and other expressive techniques can also encourage deeper emotional connections and self-confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reasons for disengagement vary, including self-confidence, schoolwork and safety.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Public perception can crystallize within hours, so executives must be ready to act with purpose and composure instead of debating indefinitely.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her composure on and off the court are impressive, considering her age.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assurance. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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