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
Despite her recent accolades — including Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards — the actor revealed persistent struggles with self-confidence.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
Amanda Halterman is working on her self-confidence amid her weight loss journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But honestly, that kind of self-confidence is on brand for the intergalactic motorcycle-riding bounty hunter.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Gaga sings about self-confidence yet manages to sound less inspired than on the rest of Born This Way, and the closing guitar solo deflates the song like a balloon.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
Amanda Halterman is working on her self-confidence amid her weight loss journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But honestly, that kind of self-confidence is on brand for the intergalactic motorcycle-riding bounty hunter.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Gaga sings about self-confidence yet manages to sound less inspired than on the rest of Born This Way, and the closing guitar solo deflates the song like a balloon.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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Coaching staff have attempted to restore confidence in Rashford’s risk-taking, knowing one-v-one duels form an essential part of his game.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Under the plan, software giant Oracle would continue to house U.S. user data and provide assurances that the data is not accessible from China, this source added.—
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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But on Friday, Trump indicated that despite those assurances made only a day prior, the administration would be moving FSA and the federal student loan system to the Small Business Administration.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The socialization lessons include the art of shaking hands, which most of the boys do upon greeting the older men — some shyly, eyes down, some with self-assurance.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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Such programs promote real, authentic mentorship and community, build self-assurance and develop leadership—resulting in authentic, personal stories of growth that inspire.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Public perception can crystallize within hours, so executives must be ready to act with purpose and composure instead of debating indefinitely.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her composure on and off the court are impressive, considering her age.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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