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
Team members with that level of self-confidence who can simultaneously gain the admiration and trust of peers and supervisors are few and far between, but Perich appears to be that rare type of player.
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, it’s now associated with long-term benefits such as reduced stress, improved sleep, enhanced emotional well-being, healthier skin, and increased self-confidence.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
But Correa delivered a powerful endorsement of the 22-year-old on Sunday that could work wonders for Smith's self-confidence.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
What is striking about the text, however, is not only the maturity of his poetics but also his own self-confidence as a poet.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, it’s now associated with long-term benefits such as reduced stress, improved sleep, enhanced emotional well-being, healthier skin, and increased self-confidence.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
But Correa delivered a powerful endorsement of the 22-year-old on Sunday that could work wonders for Smith's self-confidence.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
What is striking about the text, however, is not only the maturity of his poetics but also his own self-confidence as a poet.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as Stanton bashed him publicly, Lincoln had the self-assurance and vision to spot his potential.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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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
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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And in the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, Regretting You (10/24), Allison Williams plays Morgan, the mother of a precocious and horny teenager, Clara (Mckenna Grace), who struggles to maintain her composure after the deaths of her husband and sister — who were having an affair.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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