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
The program provides free professional instruction in a variety of artistic mediums to help participants heal, rebuild self-confidence and express themselves.
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Sofia Baltodano
may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Even better when that power of recollection is amplified by imagination, an entomological fascination with the English language, and boundless 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
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Sofia Baltodano
may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Even better when that power of recollection is amplified by imagination, an entomological fascination with the English language, and boundless 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
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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The confidence was already rubbing off.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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If confidence, dogmatic beliefs, and undeniable talent were elixirs of life, Frank Lloyd Wright would be alive today, celebrating what would have been his 159th birthday.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Bluesky also introduced age assurance checks to keep under-16s off its platform, according to Australia's eSafety Commissioner.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Menšík, now 20, is 6 feet 5 inches with an imposing frame and pale blue eyes, and moves with a low-key self assurance that he is destined for big things.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 June 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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Jeff Segars built Loganville into a dynasty — maintaining his composure through all the emotional turbulence of high school baseball.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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The forward kept his composure as the Spurs won the series.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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