surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r 
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
Examples of surefire in a Sentence
The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.
There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Habit: Waking Everyone Up With the Overhead Light Flipping on the bright cabin light mid-flight is a surefire way to test your seatmate's patience.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
But the surefire trade-it spots — 14 to 16 — seem spoken for.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Tips to Prevent a Hangover The only surefire way to prevent a hangover is not to consume any alcohol.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surefire
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surefire. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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