as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
believes with certitude that he is the best candidate for the job
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Recent Examples of certitude
That tug-and-pull conflict between them exemplifies how adults invalidate children’s perspectives, assuming that their age has granted them unquestionable certitude.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
In an era where optimism can be hard to come by, the professed certitude of imminent environmental apocalypse is pretty much the least helpful thing imaginable.
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MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
The Constitution protects a pluralistic society from the dangers of centralized authority and ideological certitude.
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Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
The face, more squarely adult now, has a certitude in the jaw and an impatience in the eyes.
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Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certitude
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
In an era where optimism can be hard to come by, the professed certitude of imminent environmental apocalypse is pretty much the least helpful thing imaginable.
—
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
The Constitution protects a pluralistic society from the dangers of centralized authority and ideological certitude.
—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
The face, more squarely adult now, has a certitude in the jaw and an impatience in the eyes.
—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certitude
Noun
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Waiting for certainty mostly means arriving after the repricing is done.
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Who was lauded more for their work as Germany celebrated their victory, and the certainty of qualification?
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This potential confidence-as-assurance issue has increased as digital assets become more integrated with payments, trading, tax reporting, and anti-money-laundering programs.
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The new powers would also include information from third parties, such as age assurance technology providers, to test claims made by the platforms about how those under 16 continued to circumvent the ban, the statement said.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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Lawmakers passed a new law in 2025 that put additional guardrails on forensic testing in Colorado and opened up a specific legal path for people impacted by flawed testing to seek post-conviction relief in court.
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“Certitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certitude. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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