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
What separates Whitney from a Tom Ripley is that Tom struggles with self-confidence and taking up too much oxygen in a room.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Creative risks refresh your self-confidence.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Matching Casey and Frank’s guile is Philomac’s untested self-confidence.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
What could be tested during this time are your ability to see reality over wishful thinking, self-confidence despite setbacks, feeling lovable even if someone doesn’t come through, showing up even if someone else doesn’t.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Creative risks refresh your self-confidence.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Matching Casey and Frank’s guile is Philomac’s untested self-confidence.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
What could be tested during this time are your ability to see reality over wishful thinking, self-confidence despite setbacks, feeling lovable even if someone doesn’t come through, showing up even if someone else doesn’t.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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While Gary and Ezeiruaku have confidence from the coaching staff, a productive double-digit sack player might not be on the roster.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through his guidance, countless beginners found confidence, joy and a sense of belonging.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The government wasn’t using autonomous weapons and claimed no mass-surveillance plans—but for a company to ask for those assurances in writing was to sign its own death warrant.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Regnitz reiterated, to a second assurance from Gunn.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Jackson was renowned for his soaring rhetoric, his role in the civil-rights movement, and his sharp elbows, but what first struck me about him, as a young reporter only a couple of years out of journalism school, was his boundless energy and self-assurance.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Cavs regained their offensive composure after the break, opening the second half with a 14-6 run that cut Boston’s lead to 12.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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