as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
with the self-assuredness of an old pro, the young gymnast executed the difficult feat
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Recent Examples of self-assuredness
Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.
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Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Courtesy of Netflix Advertisement Ha has felt particularly inspired by Sophie’s self-assuredness.
—Kat Moon, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
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
When Deandra confronts Willa in the otherwise empty bathroom at a school dance, Infiniti brings fear and curiosity and the barbed self-assuredness of a teenager to the fore, merely in the slight adjustments to her facial expression.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Through three games, the sixth-year quarterback has exuded a level of self-assuredness that was missing last season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Racial issues are central to the novel, making Opal’s onstage self-assuredness a feast for her fans, lighter fluid to her haters.
—Lauren Morrow
september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Though Tuck said she’s seen Meziane find more self-assuredness over the course of his first season, that growth has yet to truly show in the biggest moments on the court.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Barclay’s assertive nature and self-assuredness is what rivals Wednesday and the Addams family.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Courtesy of Netflix Advertisement Ha has felt particularly inspired by Sophie’s self-assuredness.
—Kat Moon, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
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
When Deandra confronts Willa in the otherwise empty bathroom at a school dance, Infiniti brings fear and curiosity and the barbed self-assuredness of a teenager to the fore, merely in the slight adjustments to her facial expression.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Through three games, the sixth-year quarterback has exuded a level of self-assuredness that was missing last season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Racial issues are central to the novel, making Opal’s onstage self-assuredness a feast for her fans, lighter fluid to her haters.
—Lauren Morrow
september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Though Tuck said she’s seen Meziane find more self-assuredness over the course of his first season, that growth has yet to truly show in the biggest moments on the court.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
Barclay’s assertive nature and self-assuredness is what rivals Wednesday and the Addams family.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assuredness
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ahead, pro hairstylists advise on how to transition out of a relaxer while minimizing breakage and maintaining confidence in your hair.—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
Noun
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Weaving between Bon Iver features and electronic experimentation, the Minnesota musician and actor’s new album sounds a note of community and composure in a tumultuous world.—
Nia Coats,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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Manor, meanwhile, kept his composure.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Even better when that power of recollection is amplified by imagination, an entomological fascination with the English language, and boundless self-confidence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Reinforcing Gonzalez’s self-confidence is his propensity to thrive when runners are in scoring position.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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