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
Confidence often builds naturally when women are surrounded by others who encourage growth, risk-taking, and self-trust.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025
But Kaur, who is based in London, England, urges a different perspective—one rooted in self-trust and intentional living.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Then May 30’s Sun-Mercury conjunction in Gemini opens space to express your insight with a lighter touch — humor, storytelling, and self-trust could take you further than self-doubt ever did.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
However, boundaries cannot be a substitute for self-trust.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 May 2025
Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 15 May 2025
The experience affirmed what Blair now champions: self-trust and persistent self-advocacy are essential tools for women in midlife managing their health.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2025
If your partner’s version of events consistently overrides your reality, consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor to help regain clarity and restore your self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025
But Kaur, who is based in London, England, urges a different perspective—one rooted in self-trust and intentional living.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Then May 30’s Sun-Mercury conjunction in Gemini opens space to express your insight with a lighter touch — humor, storytelling, and self-trust could take you further than self-doubt ever did.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
However, boundaries cannot be a substitute for self-trust.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 May 2025
Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 15 May 2025
The experience affirmed what Blair now champions: self-trust and persistent self-advocacy are essential tools for women in midlife managing their health.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2025
If your partner’s version of events consistently overrides your reality, consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor to help regain clarity and restore your self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
Noun
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Investors may perceive such appointments as a sign of internal uncertainty, potentially impacting stock performance and stakeholder confidence.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Murphy was formerly global head of conservation assurance at IUCN, managing director at FSC Global Development and vice president at JP Morgan.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The most successful TikTok advisers may well be those who are most able to express self-confidence.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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While Ramaphosa kept his composure and the meeting did not go off the rails like the infamous February meeting in the Oval Office between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the South African president was clearly put on his heels by Trump’s tactics.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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This involves behaviors like using silence effectively, speaking with conviction, and making the tough calls with composure.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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That self-assurance stems from experience and a deeper understanding of self-worth.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Putting every shade of your personality into your hair screams self-assurance.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-trust. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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