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
Connecting with people who believe in you will build your self-confidence.
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Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
People of all genders are enmeshed in the same communities — if men can help each other find their place amid changes in the culture and the labor market, that security and self-confidence will have ripple effects across their social networks.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Proper hygiene practices can also help boost their self-confidence and set them up for professional success.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
The sun enters Capricorn on Dec. 21, energizing and revitalizing your stability-seeking second house of values, finances and self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
People of all genders are enmeshed in the same communities — if men can help each other find their place amid changes in the culture and the labor market, that security and self-confidence will have ripple effects across their social networks.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Proper hygiene practices can also help boost their self-confidence and set them up for professional success.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
The sun enters Capricorn on Dec. 21, energizing and revitalizing your stability-seeking second house of values, finances and self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
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Makeup, initially applied judiciously, becomes a heavily layered shellac, an attempt to gain confidence through cosmetics.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jim has expressed confidence in Broadcom’s custom AI chip business, which is poised for significant growth in the years ahead.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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In turn, Acheampong’s camp craved assurances about there being a pathway to play for the senior side — without making any over-the-top demands about being picked regularly in the Premier League.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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And for some who are eager to conceive, the anecdotal assurance may be enough.Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Balance self-assurance with a willingness to disrupt norms to foster loyalty and excitement in the process.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mastering The Basics For broad leadership fundamentals, Katty Kay and Claire Shipman’s The Confidence Code: The Science And Art Of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know examines the science behind self-assurance and how to apply it for career and leadership success.Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Then her composure shifts into flirtatious, kitty-cat compliance.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps most striking, 1 in 5 consistently downplayed their loneliness, often feeling the need to project an image of composure and control.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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