self-assuredness

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Recent Examples of self-assuredness 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
Noun
  • Beccacece has tried to channel the growing confidence.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These numbers highlight a challenge that extends far beyond accounting, and that’s not understanding the critical link between financial confidence and entrepreneurial growth.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, Harvard must also receive assurances that no further recrimination will follow and any disputes in the future about the deal will be resolved outside of the courts.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Poland, which borders Ukraine, is seeking assurance for support due to the ongoing war with Russia, according to Reuters.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.
    Naz Beheshti, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That shouldn’t be surprising, as these types of environments often harm mental health, destroy self-confidence and lower productivity.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers investigated whether repeating swear words could enhance strength, mood, humor, focus and self-confidence.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Self-assuredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assuredness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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