sure-enough

adjective

ˈshu̇r-ə-ˈnəf How to pronounce sure-enough (audio)
Definition of sure-enoughnext
1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed a sure-enough ghost town that is a relic of the gold rush days

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2
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility the inventor showed that he did have a sure-enough death ray

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Recent Examples of sure-enough But a scattering of anglers is convinced that flavoring bait with tobacco is a sure-enough killer. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-enough
  1. genuine
  2. actual
  3. real
  4. factual
  5. authentic
  6. true
  7. honest
  8. unmistakable
Adjective
  • And Steward’s emphasis on cultivating a genuine connection to his players fit naturally with the culture Chesney vowed to instill in Westwood.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Companies have achieved genuine breakthroughs in locomotion, perception and manipulation.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • The longer the song goes on, the more the relentless pulse of the drums starts to seem indifferent and mechanical, an actual machine with no awareness of human life, while the drones grow longer and feel more and more like deep sighs.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The company disputes that 27 odor complaints since 2024 and 67 videos of work being done outside permitted hours referenced in a city staff report represent actual violations of the city’s noise, odor and operating hour rules.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • In July, Anthropic described three instances where its Claude models accessed the internet during an evaluation and gained unauthorized access to the real systems of three different organizations.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus in Scorpio, highlighting the gap between what feels comfortable and what creates real closeness.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • In 1988, Rantzen won BAFTA’s Richard Dimbleby Award for factual programming.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There is no factual evidence that this psychological and economic slaughter of Amadeus by Salieri is substantiated by truth.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of factual
Adjective
  • Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Designs draw from the look and feel of authentic ’90s band merchandise.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • The court has already said that second half is Congress’ job, and the usual objection — that nobody could tell the difference — is about to stop being true.
    — John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But back then, Carla was worth significantly more than Morgan; now, the inverse is true.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Ask each business owner to absorb the run-rate at renewal, and the honest answer arrives faster than any dashboard.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each episode, the brutally honest Ramsay comes in to help the struggling restaurant fix its problems or its negative image, and in turn the restaurants get publicity from being on a national television show.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Its bright instrumentation and warm, easygoing rhythm make the track an uplifting addition with an unmistakable sense of place.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The show’s combination of a dark family saga and an idyllic tropical setting made the Florida Keys an unmistakable part of the story.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unmistakable

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“Sure-enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-enough. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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