as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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Recent Examples of self-assurance
Words of advice: Carry a rose quartz crystal with you or state positive affirmations to boost the spirit and to regain self-assurance.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Kim isn’t the only one showing risky self-assurance.
—Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Peso Pluma has only grown more confident since the 'Genesis' tour
For all the self-assurance and charisma Pluma brought to that concert last summer at Arizona Financial Theatre, his confidence has only grown by leaps and bounds since then.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
Confident leaders don’t shy away from making tough decisions, and their self-assurance instills confidence in their teams.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
But Kim isn’t the only one showing risky self-assurance.
—Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Peso Pluma has only grown more confident since the 'Genesis' tour
For all the self-assurance and charisma Pluma brought to that concert last summer at Arizona Financial Theatre, his confidence has only grown by leaps and bounds since then.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2024
Confident leaders don’t shy away from making tough decisions, and their self-assurance instills confidence in their teams.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assurance
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This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The confidence Cignetti has in the program is also what the program has in Cignetti.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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His family later sued Alameda County and received a $7 million settlement along with assurances that the sheriff’s office would implement new training for its deputies.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Your Self-Talk Can Build Your Confidence Your underdog status can be a powerful tool for building self-confidence.Gena Cox, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, a pervasive self-confidence issue can quickly turn problematic, as a leader’s level of faith in their abilities directly impacts decision-making, team dynamics and long-term success.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stay Calm: Maintain composure and clarity in communication.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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For the third straight game, the Clippers were in a contest too close for comfort that challenged their composure.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assurance. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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