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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
friends and family have tried to help the shy child develop some self-esteem
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as in ego
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
his towering self-esteem made praise from other people entirely unnecessary
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
the kind of self-esteem that a struggling actor needs to keep going in the face of constant discouragement and rejection
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Recent Examples of self-esteem
The Texas law also requires sites to display health notices on the landing page of the website that says viewing pornography is potentially addictive, weakens brain function and is associated with low self-esteem and body image, among other issues.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Specifically, The Family Dinner Project reports that, for kids, this practice is linked with better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a lower risk of depression, among other benefits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Books that celebrate Black hair, for example, often highlight cultural significance an aim to boost self-esteem for Black children.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
The study underscores that walking and other low-intensity exercises, such as yoga, can effectively enhance self-esteem, even in individuals with initially low activity levels.9
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—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Specifically, The Family Dinner Project reports that, for kids, this practice is linked with better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a lower risk of depression, among other benefits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Books that celebrate Black hair, for example, often highlight cultural significance an aim to boost self-esteem for Black children.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
The study underscores that walking and other low-intensity exercises, such as yoga, can effectively enhance self-esteem, even in individuals with initially low activity levels.9
5.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for self-esteem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
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Individuals can take pride in smaller achievements, knowing that their contribution is bringing us closer to the end goal.—
Farzana Abdulhusein,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Corporate philanthropy, too, has diminished, which is a particular problem in a city where business leaders once took pride in making generous contributions to the arts.—
David Allen Jenn Ackerman,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Over the past fifty years, the job of Lorne Michaels, the show’s creator, has been to make the stars look good, and to corral the egos and talents on his staff in order to get the program on the air, live.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show: 'Do something to help people instead of your ego' Production delays in an industry still recovering from the 2023 SAG-WGA strikes are only the tip of the iceberg.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles’ young defense has a ton of confidence after a dominating, record-tying performance against the Vikings.—
Mark Ross,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The only way is to give some confidence to the players is to win games.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Shrugging off physical vanity and even declining to correct strangers on their nonbinary pronouns, Gibson retreats from identity in the face of an all-consuming and transformative illness.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Whether the room is used for overlapping daily routines or as a space to rest and relax, popular features include separate vanities, dual sinks, and showers with multiple showerheads and plenty of space for two people.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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Setbacks are essential for personal growth, and without them, children may struggle with self-confidence when faced with difficulties.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Joella is not shy about her self-confidence, as evidenced by her, well, everything.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Morehouse continues to carry this torch, demonstrating that true sartorial excellence is rooted in legacy, identity, and self-respect.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Reclaim your self-respect, stand firm in your values and opinions and be willing to speak up or say no.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Branthwaite initially struggled in the Netherlands and Everton came close to recalling him before receiving assurances opportunities would come.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Spencer’s estate and Brown are asking the court to deny the mall’s sale or delay the sale until there are assurances creditors will be able to recover their claims.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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