as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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Recent Examples of self-assurance
Jackson was renowned for his soaring rhetoric, his role in the civil-rights movement, and his sharp elbows, but what first struck me about him, as a young reporter only a couple of years out of journalism school, was his boundless energy and self-assurance.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
The 19-year-old’s self-assurance couldn’t come at a better time.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Written with youthful panache and self-assurance, the book already bears the hallmarks of a vibrant artistic consciousness, eager to disrupt literary convention.
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Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.
—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
The 19-year-old’s self-assurance couldn’t come at a better time.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Written with youthful panache and self-assurance, the book already bears the hallmarks of a vibrant artistic consciousness, eager to disrupt literary convention.
—
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assurance
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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This potential confidence-as-assurance issue has increased as digital assets become more integrated with payments, trading, tax reporting, and anti-money-laundering programs.
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The new powers would also include information from third parties, such as age assurance technology providers, to test claims made by the platforms about how those under 16 continued to circumvent the ban, the statement said.
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And yet his self-confidence was a kind of hubris.
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Yet his calm self-confidence and assertive humility are within reach for all of us.
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Biology Dictates Decision Quality In Leadership Leaders are judged on many factors, including their energy, presence, composure, appearance, and consistency.
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.
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Peterson showcased a swagger that toed the line between confidence and self-assuredness often seen in superstar athletes.
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Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one.
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assurance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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