as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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Recent Examples of self-confidence
Each little victory starts to give back self-confidence, which encourages them to keep going and keep getting better.
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Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Williams was respectful and responsive to coaches and charmed just about everyone with his combination of self-confidence and humility.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
On her second solo album, Pascal Stevenson grapples with transition, sobriety, and self-confidence.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Easing stress is essential to your mental health and building self-confidence.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Williams was respectful and responsive to coaches and charmed just about everyone with his combination of self-confidence and humility.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
On her second solo album, Pascal Stevenson grapples with transition, sobriety, and self-confidence.
—Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Easing stress is essential to your mental health and building self-confidence.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
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Other elements add more layers, including Cross getting ensnared in a Black Lives Matter protest and having Alex face a real freak of a nemesis, portrayed with depraved confidence by Ryan Eggold.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump will navigate world politics with greater confidence this time around.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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His family later sued Alameda County and received a $7 million settlement along with assurances that the sheriff’s office would implement new training for its deputies.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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With his back to play and so close to his own goal, positional awareness and self-assurance is key.Thom Harris, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
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Continuous learning builds self-assurance and positions the entrepreneur as an expert in their industry.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Stay Calm: Maintain composure and clarity in communication.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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For the third straight game, the Clippers were in a contest too close for comfort that challenged their composure.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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