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
Even better when that power of recollection is amplified by imagination, an entomological fascination with the English language, and boundless self-confidence.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Reinforcing Gonzalez’s self-confidence is his propensity to thrive when runners are in scoring position.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
In a beauty landscape increasingly shaped by conversations around inclusivity and self-confidence, beauty technology brand Ulike is expanding the conversation beyond skin-deep results.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Nevertheless, results have not been good and Riera’s self-confidence — which often manifests in quite brash media appearances — has placed him in opposition to a culture that is more conservative by nature.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Reinforcing Gonzalez’s self-confidence is his propensity to thrive when runners are in scoring position.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
In a beauty landscape increasingly shaped by conversations around inclusivity and self-confidence, beauty technology brand Ulike is expanding the conversation beyond skin-deep results.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Nevertheless, results have not been good and Riera’s self-confidence — which often manifests in quite brash media appearances — has placed him in opposition to a culture that is more conservative by nature.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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The service ethos is more discreet deference than chatty confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sam Levinson’s trust in me and belief in me instilled an immense amount of confidence into me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and nontoxic.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and non-toxic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 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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With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The Wildcats scored three runs in the fifth as Regis Jesuit lost its composure on several plays, allowing Arvada West to gain momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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