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
His certainty comes after Lisa Ribacoff-Mooney, a polygraph expert and the owner of Interpoint Investigative Services, told RadarOnline that Guthrie is likely dead and she will probably never be found, because authorities just don’t know where to look.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
There is no certainty of success.
—Eunice Yoon,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Elenteny’s final start against the Mustangs certainty went better than that first one.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Using uncertain forecasts in real-world decisions Because El Niño forecasts deal in probabilities, deciding how to prepare for the seasons ahead should be based on managing risk – not waiting for certainty.
—Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
There is no certainty of success.
—Eunice Yoon,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Elenteny’s final start against the Mustangs certainty went better than that first one.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Using uncertain forecasts in real-world decisions Because El Niño forecasts deal in probabilities, deciding how to prepare for the seasons ahead should be based on managing risk – not waiting for certainty.
—Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for certainty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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For now, the closest thing available to predict where sargassum is going is a new tool from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that estimates the likelihood of sargassum inundation along coastlines each day.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Wednesday’s Producer Price Index report showed the war with Iran is raising costs for US businesses at a rate not seen in nearly four years, increasing the likelihood that companies will pass on those higher costs to consumers.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ahead, pro hairstylists advise on how to transition out of a relaxer while minimizing breakage and maintaining confidence in your hair.—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
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But the mass death and sickening of Americans due to drinking is not an inevitability.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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This season is over, and the sooner Lakers fans accept the inevitability while applauding the effort.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Within months, customer satisfaction had fallen sharply and service quality had grown inconsistent.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Seeing clients reorient themselves from uncertain to unstoppable is one of the most rewarding parts of her work, and this satisfaction continues to guide her momentum.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Eurasia Group on Monday evening raised the probability of Starmer being ousted this year to 80%, up from 65% previously.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Each discuss significant areas of disturbed weather and the potential for development over the next seven days, including the probability of tropical cyclone formation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Boston 25 News reported that Brown has a criminal history spanning nearly two decades, citing court records tied to a man with the same name and date of birth that include prior firearm and drug convictions.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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