self-assurance
noun
self-as·sur·ance
ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
-ˈshər-
Examples of self-assurance in a Sentence
because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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Confidence emerged as a central theme, with red lipstick symbolizing power and self-assurance, and the tradition of affirming one another to reinforce resilience.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer sees the uptick in power as an indication of self-assurance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
Even as Stanton bashed him publicly, Lincoln had the self-assurance and vision to spot his potential.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While such an answer might irritate some, Washington’s self-assurance is a quality shared by many top athletes.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer sees the uptick in power as an indication of self-assurance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
Even as Stanton bashed him publicly, Lincoln had the self-assurance and vision to spot his potential.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While such an answer might irritate some, Washington’s self-assurance is a quality shared by many top athletes.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-assurance
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assurance. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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