How to Use self-assurance in a Sentence

self-assurance

noun
  • Clearly, she’s gained the self-assurance to belt above the mix.
    — Maria Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2024
  • But Kim isn’t the only one showing risky self-assurance.
    — Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
  • With his back to play and so close to his own goal, positional awareness and self-assurance is key.
    — Thom Harris, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • Your self-assurance inspires others, so why not switch up your look?
    — Essence, 4 Mar. 2024
  • But in the new episode, unable to rely on her stylist as a sounding board, Kardashian finds her self-assurance.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • Through the nine-track effort, her soul-stirring takes on love, motherhood and self-assurance ring true.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2023
  • But like lots of successful people, he’s earned his self-assurance day-by-day.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Florence Viala, a company member since 1994, brings a flighty self-assurance to the central role of Lyubov.
    — Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
  • For those who want to do it, going down the rabbit hole of polls can be a choose-your-own-adventure tale of self-assurance, self-torture, and deep confusion.
    — Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The key is casual self-assurance and an acute attention to others’ needs.
    — Ron Charles, Washington Post, 9 May 2023
  • Perhaps in another life Mr. Munger, with all his drive and self-assurance, would have been the chief of a giant corporation.
    — Robert D. Hershey Jr., New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The socialization lessons include the art of shaking hands, which most of the boys do upon greeting the older men — some shyly, eyes down, some with self-assurance.
    — Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
  • And the opposite of finding self-assurance is in social media.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
  • And the opposite of finding self-assurance is in social media.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
  • And the opposite of finding self-assurance is in social media.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
  • However, lacking confidence in that one area of her life doesn't mean she's lacked self-assurance elsewhere.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Keep it accessible, flipping through its pages to evoke memories of joy and self-assurance.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Troughton, who has directed for British television, brings a tone of supreme self-assurance to the film, expertly guiding its twists and darkening turns.
    — Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2023
  • As master of ceremonies at her Fool’s Moon cabaret, Puella displays the kind of unearned self-assurance that usually wins praise for men and scorn for women.
    — Michael Snyder, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
  • With as much self-assurance as a vehicle can muster, the Mercedes drives away — but not before Danny has memorized its license plate.
    — Rachel Seo, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
  • His confidence isn’t a gimmick in the slightest, his self-assurance shining with his eclectic demeanor.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Tehran’s brutal suppression of domestic unrest after a wave of protests in the fall of 2022 further fed the government’s self-assurance.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2023
  • This cycle, the Trump campaign wanted to project self-assurance but not complacency.
    — Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Words of advice: Carry a rose quartz crystal with you or state positive affirmations to boost the spirit and to regain self-assurance.
    — Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Emily’s ever-changing moods and growing self-assurance allowed Mitchell to showcase her range as the seasons progressed.
    — EW.com, 9 May 2024
  • Balance self-assurance with a willingness to disrupt norms to foster loyalty and excitement in the process.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Her growing self-assurance powered the creation of Lady Jesus.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Campbell is Old Hollywood, carrying herself with the self-assurance of someone who has enjoyed pre-noughties fame—that is, proper celebrity.
    — Otegha Uwagba, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Mar. 2023
  • His self-assurance came through in every public appearance.
    — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2023

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