to be sure

phrase

: it must be acknowledged : admittedly

Examples of to be sure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2026, 11 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women — a record percentage, to be sure, but one that has come at a slow clip. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

The Bison, to be sure, have been elite, and they are rightly celebrated as football heroes in Fargo as a sparkling example of sustained success. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Andrus wants to be sure measures are taken so beachgoers can continue to enjoy the popular spot. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

There are plenty of jump scares, to be sure, but also hilarious moments that play like deadpan one-liners rendered in visual terms. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for to be sure

• annexure
• embouchure
• epicure
• immature
• paramour
• premature
• reassure
• reinsure
• sinecure
• abjure
• adjure
• allure