surefire

sure·fire | \ ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r

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Definition of surefire

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web Walking into a dessert shop of any kind is a surefire way to pleasantly ignite the senses. — Dalila Thomas, Dallas News, "Bitter Sweet: Dallas dessert shops are adapting with new flavors, cheesecake machines and horchata," 11 Aug. 2020 Even moving outside wouldn’t be a surefire way to keep students safe, said Dr. Nick Dreher, an internal medicine and pediatrics specialist at MetroHealth. — Evan Macdonald, cleveland, "Could Northeast Ohio schools hold classes outdoors to mitigate the risk of the coronavirus?," 5 Aug. 2020 Still, if there's a surefire way of getting Facebook's attention, vocal complaints by big advertisers rank high. — Irina Ivanova, CBS News, "More advertisers fleeing Facebook as boycott grows," 29 June 2020 Expecting someone to be always available is a surefire way to sow resentment. — Whizy Kim, refinery29.com, "“A Lot Of Responses Seem More Aggressive”: How To Peacefully Solve Your Remote Coworker Conflicts," 21 May 2020 One surefire way to help your favorite restaurant make it through quarantine is to buy takeout. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "The best takeout and delivery spots in the South Bay and Peninsula," 30 May 2020 Getting hitched while either of these planets is tracking backwards is a surefire way to end up in a loveless, sexless union, according to Miller, founder of Astrology Zone. — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, "Astrologer Susan Miller Tried To Warn Us About The 2020 Wedding Season," 13 May 2020 Even with supplements, taking care of your health in a holistic way is a surefire way to encourage hair growth. — Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, "How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster, According to Hairstylists," 6 May 2020 Bake an easy cake One surefire way to commemorate the day is by baking a glorious cake. — Alia Akkam, House Beautiful, "A Guide to Celebrating Holidays and Birthdays at Home," 4 May 2020

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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surefire. Accessed 21 Sep. 2020.

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