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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Beccacece has tried to channel the growing confidence.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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