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
Expect a significant amount of clarity as Mercury lights up your second house of values, finances and self-confidence, especially while in harmony with Pluto in your intuitive 12th house of closure, healing and unconscious patterns.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The incredible growth of wigs can be credited to these aesthetic-enhancing products becoming a symbol to many, representing a powerful means of fostering self-confidence.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
His undisguised Queens tough-guy swagger, self-confidence, and use of self-deprecating humor won over the crowd.
—Steve Cohen, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, Johnson’s early impact at Halas Hall will be fueled by his authentic communication style, his natural self-confidence and his active curiosity to learn.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The incredible growth of wigs can be credited to these aesthetic-enhancing products becoming a symbol to many, representing a powerful means of fostering self-confidence.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
His undisguised Queens tough-guy swagger, self-confidence, and use of self-deprecating humor won over the crowd.
—Steve Cohen, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, Johnson’s early impact at Halas Hall will be fueled by his authentic communication style, his natural self-confidence and his active curiosity to learn.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But in its latest earnings report in February, Paramount management expressed confidence in its film strategy.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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False Hope And Fake Assurances Ransomware operators also exploit victims with false assurances, creating a deceptive sense of hope that there is a way to resolve the situation.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Employees who project self-assurance are more likely to be promoted, trusted with leadership roles, and seen as capable, even when their skills are no better than their peers.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pairing that with a healthy dose of skepticism, graduates need the skills to investigate possible unintended consequences and to developing the self-assurance to ask the challenging questions.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The freshman Melo was able to keep her composure and make several acrobatic saves to wind out the clock and send her team to the semifinals for the first time in program history.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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