as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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Recent Examples of self-confidence
Your self-confidence may take a hit when the Gemini moon battles Saturn.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Falcons quarterback said he’s been with them over the past couple of months and the teeth aligner has helped tremendously with his smile and self-confidence.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Then, by summertime, Jupiter’s debut in your sign for the first time since 2014 kicks off a brand-new 12-year cycle, presenting you with the opportunity to reconnect with everything from your self-confidence to your heart’s desires.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Not just on my self-confidence, but on my skin.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Falcons quarterback said he’s been with them over the past couple of months and the teeth aligner has helped tremendously with his smile and self-confidence.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Then, by summertime, Jupiter’s debut in your sign for the first time since 2014 kicks off a brand-new 12-year cycle, presenting you with the opportunity to reconnect with everything from your self-confidence to your heart’s desires.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Not just on my self-confidence, but on my skin.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Texans deserve absolute assurance that no taxpayer dollars are used—directly or indirectly—to support institutions tied to terrorist organizations, criminal networks, or foreign adversaries.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Morrow received assurances from the American Legion that such discrimination would never happen again.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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The 19-year-old’s self-assurance couldn’t come at a better time.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bread dough The morning after Cathy and Heathcliff spy on Joseph (Ewan Mitchell) and Zillah’s (Amy Morgan) kinky stable tryst, Cathy loses her composure at the breakfast table watching a very wet dough (focaccia, maybe?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Malinin missed his first combo and could never regain his composure in what was likely his worst performance in a major competition in quite some time.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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