for sure

phrase

: without doubt or question : certainly

Examples of for sure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Florida Democrats have quickly built a big tent, that’s for sure. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

New sanctions will hurt Iran for sure, but don’t expect this to be the final straw, Mehrdad Sepahvand, a former economic adviser to the Central Bank of Iran, told CNBC. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

This is for sure the most dialed in I’ve felt internally, even. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026

And experts say, for the latter, there is no sure-fire way for families to ever know for sure. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for sure

• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure
• brochure
• cocksure
• coiffure
• contour
• couture
• demure
• detour
• endure