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
And Hawley certainly doesn’t lack for either self-confidence or the willingness to publicly assert it.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Confidence emerged as a central theme, with red lipstick symbolizing power and self-assurance, and the tradition of affirming one another to reinforce resilience.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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And in the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, Regretting You (10/24), Allison Williams plays Morgan, the mother of a precocious and horny teenager, Clara (Mckenna Grace), who struggles to maintain her composure after the deaths of her husband and sister — who were having an affair.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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