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
These can include high self-confidence and self-esteem, a sense of humor, flexibility, and the ability to remain hopeful despite adversity.7
Overcoming Obstacles
Becoming more resilient doesn’t happen overnight.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Confronting these internal doubts is essential for fostering self-confidence and achieving professional ambitions.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
Venus in Aquarius is also dazzling your second house of self-confidence, encouraging you to indulge a little, so treat yourself to something luxurious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Venus enters Pisces and your second house of finances and values on Jan. 2, giving your finances and self-confidence a sweet boost.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Confronting these internal doubts is essential for fostering self-confidence and achieving professional ambitions.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
Venus in Aquarius is also dazzling your second house of self-confidence, encouraging you to indulge a little, so treat yourself to something luxurious.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Venus enters Pisces and your second house of finances and values on Jan. 2, giving your finances and self-confidence a sweet boost.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
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However, Hood said the past few days of cold and around freezing temperatures in the state have increased forecasters' confidence that snow will accumulate with a minimal chance of melting quickly.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Offensive defenseman has work to do defensively, but has the confidence to continue making plays after something goes sideways.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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But Kavanaugh said tech companies that offer TikTok in their app stores would likely need assurances that they would not be prosecuted by the Justice Department if the platform was still available given that decision.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prenatal supplements offer an assurance that vitamin and mineral requirements are being met.Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Presenting the game sequences with just enough self-assurance and confident style to avert attention from any technical limitations, the co-directors sell the digital environment as a compelling backdrop and its own theatrical presence.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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At the end of the day, what is the most important is Moana’s self-assurance in her main character energy.Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm.Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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