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How is the word assurance distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of assurance are aplomb, confidence, and self-possession. While all these words mean "a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment," assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers.

handled the cross-examination with complete assurance

When can aplomb be used instead of assurance?

While the synonyms aplomb and assurance are close in meaning, aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations.

handled the reporters with great aplomb

When might confidence be a better fit than assurance?

The synonyms confidence and assurance are sometimes interchangeable, but confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.

the confidence that comes from long experience

When is self-possession a more appropriate choice than assurance?

The words self-possession and assurance can be used in similar contexts, but self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers.

answered the insolent question with complete self-possession

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of assurance The industry also took some assurance from the fact that film and series, much like big tech, represent one of the United States’ strongest trade surpluses, because of how much more Hollywood blockbusters bring in from abroad compared to foreign content’s slim earnings within the United States. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025 The email - and the assurances Kadri made - were astonishing. Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Tony Tubbs captures the WBA heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Greg Page in Buffalo, N.Y. 1985 — New York Yankees fire manager Yogi Berra 16 games into season, despite assurance from owner George Steinbrenner that he would be kept for the whole season. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025 Without robust standards and awareness, pricing shifts and country of origin don’t offer much assurance of any meaningful progress. Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
Noun
  • Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.
    Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • Today, Twine is announcing the launch of the Makers Mindset Accelerator: a premium video course designed to help CPG founders scale with clarity, confidence and strategy.
    Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • In fact, studies have shown higher rates of productivity and job satisfaction in remote working environments.
    Michael DeCesare, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Based on my positive experience and satisfaction, absolutely.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • 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.com, 10 May 2025
  • George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • According to federal law, anything that’s forfeited following a criminal conviction could conceivably be used to help some or all of those alleged to have been victimized by Combs.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • One of the chief reasons Weinstein’s 2020 conviction in the initial trial was scrapped on appeal was the prosecution’s parade of Molineux witnesses—a lineup of three women recounting prior bad acts of Weinstein’s, all claims of assault, but none of them criminally charged.
    Phoebe Eaton, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Putting every shade of your personality into your hair screams self-assurance.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 May 2025
  • That self-assurance helped the gifted actor make history, becoming the youngest person to sign a first-look deal at a studio at 14 years old.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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