surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r 
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
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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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The Climate Central average is a good indicator, but not a surefire way to know our freeze date.
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Here are surefire ways to resist that will fuel respect:
Resist taking credit.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Regular strategic planning meetings with stakeholders is one surefire way to stay on target.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Metal figurines are a surefire way to take your holiday decor to the next level while honoring the specific themes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
Here are surefire ways to resist that will fuel respect:
Resist taking credit.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Regular strategic planning meetings with stakeholders is one surefire way to stay on target.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Metal figurines are a surefire way to take your holiday decor to the next level while honoring the specific themes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for surefire
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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