as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business
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Recent Examples of self-trust
For Reed Sheppard, basketball has provided lifelong lessons in self-trust.
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Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
But a form of leadership rooted in emotional fluency, discernment and self-trust — a language many women already speak, but were taught to suppress in order to be taken seriously.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Over time, suppressing your needs, emotions, and inner truth can erode self-trust and self-worth—both of which are foundational to mental health.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, success comes with emotional maturity, boundaries and self-trust.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Invest in yourself, because self-trust steadily multiplies real gains.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Without any constructive movement towards each other in relationships, your self-trust is likely to take a hit.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Let this Full Moon remind you that abundance starts with self-trust.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
But a form of leadership rooted in emotional fluency, discernment and self-trust — a language many women already speak, but were taught to suppress in order to be taken seriously.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Over time, suppressing your needs, emotions, and inner truth can erode self-trust and self-worth—both of which are foundational to mental health.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, success comes with emotional maturity, boundaries and self-trust.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Invest in yourself, because self-trust steadily multiplies real gains.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Without any constructive movement towards each other in relationships, your self-trust is likely to take a hit.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Let this Full Moon remind you that abundance starts with self-trust.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Despite Argentina’s status as one of the tournament favorites, confidence remained high among many Algeria supporters.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Whether those assurances will ease concerns among some fans remains to be seen as South Florida prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for the tournament.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Tehran has long maintained that any broader cease-fire arrangement would need to include assurances regarding Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 June 2026
Noun
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If Tovar’s belief in Beals remained consistent, Beals’ self-confidence increased this season.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Children who see positive behaviors from their parents can develop self-confidence and higher self esteem.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Noun
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When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly — and so does Penny’s composure.—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Blashill kept his composure through such stretches.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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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
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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-trust. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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