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
In Chicago specifically, the front-office executive emphasized, the list of prerequisites for the job had to include thick skin, self-assurance and presence.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Such self-assurance brings nagging blind spots.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Their self-assurance and personal growth builds a strong case for leaving situationships in 2025.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
Yet even amid self-assurance, Rule extended a nod of respect to his longtime rival.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Such self-assurance brings nagging blind spots.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Their self-assurance and personal growth builds a strong case for leaving situationships in 2025.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
Yet even amid self-assurance, Rule extended a nod of respect to his longtime rival.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assurance
Noun
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Want to improve your communication, confidence and success at work?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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The spectrum of sentiment has been wide in the Gulf over the past couple of days, from quiet confidence to outright panic.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are no ski lodges offering hot chocolate on a cold day – nor is there the assurance that ski patrollers will come to help you if you get hurt or lost.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Yohnka said Hicks’ experience contradicts those assurances.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An expert shares tips to help your children develop self-esteem and self-confidence.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2026
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What separates Whitney from a Tom Ripley is that Tom struggles with self-confidence and taking up too much oxygen in a room.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Lakers didn’t help themselves by losing their composure.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain current messages demand extra composure when communicated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Courtesy of Netflix Advertisement Ha has felt particularly inspired by Sophie’s self-assuredness.—
Kat Moon,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hafley said his coaching experience at Boston College not only taught him what to do differently, but also lifted his self-assuredness in his first NFL head coaching job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assurance. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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