as in reliable
not likely to fail
pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with
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Recent Examples of surefire
Jeff Bezos has come up with a surefire business tactic to secure his legacy for generations to come: break it, then buy it.
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Joe Wilkins Published Mar 4, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
While vintage fashion flexes are a surefire way to capture our increasingly scant attention, there is a far more exciting approach to fashion that many celebrities don’t often utilize: championing up-and-coming designers.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Soft Textures One surefire way to kill a cozy vibe according to Jones is too many hard surfaces and not enough soft textures.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 1 Mar. 2026
Jones will be viewed as a surefire starter by potential trade partners, which is why the 49ers might ask for a second-rounder.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Joe Wilkins Published Mar 4, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
While vintage fashion flexes are a surefire way to capture our increasingly scant attention, there is a far more exciting approach to fashion that many celebrities don’t often utilize: championing up-and-coming designers.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Soft Textures One surefire way to kill a cozy vibe according to Jones is too many hard surfaces and not enough soft textures.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 1 Mar. 2026
Jones will be viewed as a surefire starter by potential trade partners, which is why the 49ers might ask for a second-rounder.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surefire
Adjective
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s going to be a learning curve here for people for sure.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of light that Koestenbaum sheds on the rabbi is humorous, sure, but also humanistic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Consider this the fail-safe way to make a statement during the colder months—a leopard-print coat that's both fiercely cool and classic.—
Andrea Cheng,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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Larry Anglisano, an aviation journalist for AVBrief, described Autoland as a fail-safe for when the airplane is in working order but the pilot might not be able to take control.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surefire. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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