1
as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
friends and family have tried to help the shy child develop some self-esteem
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as in ego
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
his towering self-esteem made praise from other people entirely unnecessary
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
the kind of self-esteem that a struggling actor needs to keep going in the face of constant discouragement and rejection
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Recent Examples of self-esteem
And modeling unrealistically high expectations can lead children to develop low self-esteem or a pervasive sense of failure.
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Francine Russo, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
Since codependency usually stems from deeper issues like low self-esteem or fear of abandonment, therapy can be a productive way to start unlearning these behaviors and creating better boundaries.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 June 2025
Those who experienced more nostalgia when smelling the scents experienced greater positive emotions, greater self-esteem, greater feelings of connection to their past selves, greater optimism, greater feelings of social connectedness and a greater sense that life is meaningful.
—Chelsea Reid, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Remind yourself of the benefits of an exercise routine, whether long-term benefits like a lower risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes or a more immediately noticeable health improvement like better sleep quality or boosted self-esteem.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Francine Russo, Scientific American, 24 June 2025
Since codependency usually stems from deeper issues like low self-esteem or fear of abandonment, therapy can be a productive way to start unlearning these behaviors and creating better boundaries.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 June 2025
Those who experienced more nostalgia when smelling the scents experienced greater positive emotions, greater self-esteem, greater feelings of connection to their past selves, greater optimism, greater feelings of social connectedness and a greater sense that life is meaningful.
—Chelsea Reid, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Remind yourself of the benefits of an exercise routine, whether long-term benefits like a lower risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes or a more immediately noticeable health improvement like better sleep quality or boosted self-esteem.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
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Meanwhile, the Pride Month display at the Stonewall National Monument excluded transgender pride flags this year, according to ABC News.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Tall soldiers, the pride of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century armies—and in the case of Frederick William I of Prussia’s Potsdam Giants, a virtual fetish—became a liability on nineteenth-century battlefields.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
28 June 2025
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The recent taco taunting has been a blow to his fragile ego that couldn’t go unanswered.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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When egos are set aside, silos are broken, and people move as one — kids are found, hope is restored, and the system starts to change.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Khan said the data actually instills confidence in the health of the overall housing market.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.—
Lee Ying Shan,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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The main bedroom included a four-poster mahogany bed, a fireplace, a love seat, and a small table, while the bathroom offered dual vanities, ample closet space, and a deep soaking tub.—
Carole Dixon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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Fire vanity projects and double down on core values.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Our own, which are triggered by personal values and beliefs, experiences, goals, ambitions, self-confidence, personal biases.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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For instance, dogs have been shown to help people develop self-confidence, confidence in others, empathy toward others and a positive mood.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Your outlook on self-worth, self-respect, and security will deepen in the second week of July.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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Just remember, being honest doesn’t mean compromising your self-respect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The vote remained open for more than three hours Saturday night as holdouts met with Senate GOP leaders to seek assurances on the bill.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Our assurance stems from a thorough evaluation that contrasts its current valuation with its historical operating performance and financial health.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Their average rotation age was among the youngest ever for a champion, and yet their composure never wavered under the bright lights.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Beating Indiana to even the series in Game 4 on the road, then holding their composure to win Game 7 at home, would be harder than opening a bottle of Champagne.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-esteem. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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