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
The gardener’s insecticide that killed the aphids on the roses, releasing the old, rich, scented breeze that had infected him with self-confidence.
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Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Children who see positive behaviors from their parents can develop self-confidence and higher self esteem.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The song’s message of self-confidence and embracing individuality resonated globally, and its vibrant music video showcased Cruz’s iconic flamboyance.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Connecting with people who believe in you will build your self-confidence.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Children who see positive behaviors from their parents can develop self-confidence and higher self esteem.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The song’s message of self-confidence and embracing individuality resonated globally, and its vibrant music video showcased Cruz’s iconic flamboyance.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Connecting with people who believe in you will build your self-confidence.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
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However, Hood said the past few days of cold and around freezing temperatures in the state have increased forecasters' confidence that snow will accumulate with a minimal chance of melting quickly.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Offensive defenseman has work to do defensively, but has the confidence to continue making plays after something goes sideways.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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But Kavanaugh said tech companies that offer TikTok in their app stores would likely need assurances that they would not be prosecuted by the Justice Department if the platform was still available given that decision.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prenatal supplements offer an assurance that vitamin and mineral requirements are being met.Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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At the end of the day, what is the most important is Moana’s self-assurance in her main character energy.Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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