1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field
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Recent Examples of assurance
That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
His legal team condemned the plan as unconstitutional and punitive, warning that without assurances from Liberia, Abrego Garcia could be sent back to El Salvador.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
German journalism unions have voiced concerns over the editorial direction of ProSieben under MFE, which led to Berlusconi providing assurances to senior government ministers that independence would remain.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Tiffany has given assurances that the national park designation will not affect tribal treaty rights or sovereignty, and tribal members will continue to be able to hunt and fish on land and waterways that were once Ojibwe territory.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
His legal team condemned the plan as unconstitutional and punitive, warning that without assurances from Liberia, Abrego Garcia could be sent back to El Salvador.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
German journalism unions have voiced concerns over the editorial direction of ProSieben under MFE, which led to Berlusconi providing assurances to senior government ministers that independence would remain.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Tiffany has given assurances that the national park designation will not affect tribal treaty rights or sovereignty, and tribal members will continue to be able to hunt and fish on land and waterways that were once Ojibwe territory.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
Noun
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Confidence is different from certainty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Reality shows exist so that there’s some certainty in the world.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Narrowly beating Purdue as a 21-point favorite won’t inspire a lot of confidence for the final stretch of the regular season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Originally intended to reduce churn and increase graduation rates, student success expanded into something much broader—a blend of traditional academic achievement, personal satisfaction, and even wellness.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Recent pay raises and improved benefits have increased job satisfaction and retention among TSA employees.—
Doyinsola Oladipo,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the most impressive thing for me is just his composure.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, he’s trained some of the world’s most accomplished investors, entrepreneurs, special forces veterans, and CEOs in the same practice — how to find clarity and composure amid uncertainty.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the Marijuana Policy Project, as of 2018, there have been approximately 32,000 people still incarcerated for cannabis convictions, despite its legal status in 24 states.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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This unique vantage point has given weight to her conviction that human adaptability, not automation, can define true progress.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To me, that’s a sign of growing self-assurance, not intolerance.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are very few people who have Posey’s level of self-assurance.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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