as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business
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Recent Examples of self-trust
Fostering emotional stability—through affirming self-worth and working on healthy communication and self-trust—can help reduce fears of abandonment over time.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Sun-Mars trine on March 8: Take one bold step toward self-trust.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
Start practicing self-trust and release the need to control the energy of others.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, experiencing the call of the void can be an invitation to deepen our self-understanding and self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
Her self-trust back in place, Simone Biles is taking on every challenge
U.S. gymnastics championships highlights: Simone Biles wins ninth national ...
—Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
Today, that self-trust and drive resonates with me, with a final lesson: to always keep women like my abuela near.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Trusting Our Decisions Self-confidence is rooted in self-trust.
—Sara Khaki, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Sun-Mars trine on March 8: Take one bold step toward self-trust.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
Start practicing self-trust and release the need to control the energy of others.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, experiencing the call of the void can be an invitation to deepen our self-understanding and self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
Her self-trust back in place, Simone Biles is taking on every challenge
U.S. gymnastics championships highlights: Simone Biles wins ninth national ...
—Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
Today, that self-trust and drive resonates with me, with a final lesson: to always keep women like my abuela near.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Trusting Our Decisions Self-confidence is rooted in self-trust.
—Sara Khaki, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
Noun
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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As someone who not infrequently drinks her coffee in bed, this assurance is a selling point.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Expect a significant amount of clarity as Mercury lights up your second house of values, finances and self-confidence, especially while in harmony with Pluto in your intuitive 12th house of closure, healing and unconscious patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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His undisguised Queens tough-guy swagger, self-confidence, and use of self-deprecating humor won over the crowd.—
Steve Cohen,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The freshman Melo was able to keep her composure and make several acrobatic saves to wind out the clock and send her team to the semifinals for the first time in program history.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pairing that with a healthy dose of skepticism, graduates need the skills to investigate possible unintended consequences and to developing the self-assurance to ask the challenging questions.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-trust. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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