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
And while some may say academics exist in an ivory tower, the experience of welcoming generations of young people into our institutions each year provides a constant reminder of what is gained by educating young adults to ask why and why not rather than to rely on rote certainty.
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Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Although the program wasn’t set to expire until 2030, proponents of reauthorization argued that buyers of these credits — industry polluters — needed certainty that the program would continue to exist to keep bringing in revenues needed to fund the state’s transition to clean energy.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Through all the chaos, though, Sallie Carol endows her daughter with the most valuable of inheritances: the certainty of being fiercely loved.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
And the 25-second espresso shot is a tradition … not a scientific certainty.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Although the program wasn’t set to expire until 2030, proponents of reauthorization argued that buyers of these credits — industry polluters — needed certainty that the program would continue to exist to keep bringing in revenues needed to fund the state’s transition to clean energy.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Through all the chaos, though, Sallie Carol endows her daughter with the most valuable of inheritances: the certainty of being fiercely loved.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
And the 25-second espresso shot is a tradition … not a scientific certainty.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certainty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every watch is protected by a 2-year warranty—an uncommon assurance in a market often marked by uncertainty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investors should brace themselves for significant volatility and the likelihood of considerable losses if market conditions worsen or if the company does not succeed in executing its ambitious growth strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are hot seats and there are inevitabilities, unhappy endings to would-be fairy tales.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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There was a sense of inevitability to the plays made on Sunday by this trio of Broncos stars.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition of simpleshow provides not only a global customer base but one with high customer satisfaction and retention.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The repetitive motion of stitching is soothing, while finishing a piece offers the satisfaction of tangible progress.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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It's built on probability and cold, hard data—not vision, values or anticipation.—
Jon Michail,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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