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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
Research shows that kids who spend a lot of time on the internet tend to have poor mental health, low self-esteem, and an unhealthy lifestyle.3
Keeping devices in common areas: Avoid allowing kids to have unrestricted internet
access in their bedrooms.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Girl Scouts builds resilience through peer support, mentorship and activities that promote confidence and self-esteem.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
For example, Instagram’s affordances such as image sharing and algorithmic content promotion amplify social comparison, leading to body-shaming and self-esteem issues.
—Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
My Menopause Center highlights that many menopause symptoms, such as anxiety, mood swings, depression, brain fog, memory issues, and fatigue, can contribute to low motivation and self-esteem.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Girl Scouts builds resilience through peer support, mentorship and activities that promote confidence and self-esteem.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
For example, Instagram’s affordances such as image sharing and algorithmic content promotion amplify social comparison, leading to body-shaming and self-esteem issues.
—Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
My Menopause Center highlights that many menopause symptoms, such as anxiety, mood swings, depression, brain fog, memory issues, and fatigue, can contribute to low motivation and self-esteem.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
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Higher education takes pride in its ability to change lives and provide future financial stability for nearly all who come through our doors.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For Kuyt, there is a deep sense of pride about Slot’s impact at Anfield.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is the embodiment of this, within his mix of ego and extremism.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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And the product category is more versatile—a tech reviewer can recommend a wallet with no conflict, no ego, and no risk.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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During a new episode of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast that aired Tuesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the reason the popularity of Democrats is plummeting is because of the loss of confidence among members of their own party.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Analyst Andres Sheppard cited several factors that give Cantor confidence in the company, including plans for autonomous rideshare services and humanoid robots.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Although technology is a ubiquitous part of this production, the piece has practically nothing to say about it, other than acknowledging its mere existence — technology is related to vanity, and a front-facing selfie camera is like a mirror.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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These team members proudly held on to their self-respect & dignity!—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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And what happened to good old-fashioned self-respect?—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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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
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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-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-esteem. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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