1
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I have full certainty that I'll pass the test
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2
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
the proverbial certainty of death and taxes
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Recent Examples of certainty
Markets are pricing in a near certainty that the committee will lower its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, which would follow a similar cut in September.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Given the lack of tariff certainty when shoe firms posted first quarter results over the last six weeks or so, most of them were estimating a 10 percent tariff rate for the remainder of 2025.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic outreach over the past decade — restoring ties with Iran, reasserting Arab influence in Syria, and shaping regional discussions on Gaza and Palestinian statehood — has turned the forum into a stage where political stability is sold as investable certainty.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In fact, there was no certainty Fields would even be starting on the road at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, as head coach Aaron Glenn kept his decision close to his chest until Saturday came around.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Given the lack of tariff certainty when shoe firms posted first quarter results over the last six weeks or so, most of them were estimating a 10 percent tariff rate for the remainder of 2025.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic outreach over the past decade — restoring ties with Iran, reasserting Arab influence in Syria, and shaping regional discussions on Gaza and Palestinian statehood — has turned the forum into a stage where political stability is sold as investable certainty.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In fact, there was no certainty Fields would even be starting on the road at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, as head coach Aaron Glenn kept his decision close to his chest until Saturday came around.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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Wall Street is looking for assurance that Apple’s biggest revenue driver is still growing despite concerns that the company is behind in the AI race.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The idea of winning Rs 1 crore had driven countless Indians to try their luck at KBC, dedicating years to memorizing trivia with no assurance of ever being able to compete on the show.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cosplayers are a community unto themselves, and at NYCC, the likelihood of passing by a fully functioning DIY transformer costume is as great as passing someone on the street who had a bodega bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast.—
Nikki Birch,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Analysts expect the first have a higher likelihood of being upheld, while the reciprocal tariffs could be declared unconstitutional.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
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But the gooners’ rise does, in retrospect, possess a certain inevitability.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The series then retreats to 2019 to trace the circumstances that led to these killings, building toward the inevitability of Maggie and Paul’s death and filtering the whole family through a lens of catastrophe, where every member is either ill-fated or devious.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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For current renters who dream of owning a home, Calesa Township’s lease satisfaction program will help make the transition from renting to owning as smooth as possible.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 2032 pass of the hypothetical swarm will arrive from the nighttime side of the Earth, at which point Boslough said the probability of an impact or airburst might be higher than average.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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