as in reliable
not likely to fail
pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with
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Recent Examples of surefire
Mopping the floors is a surefire way to ensure spills, splotches, smears, and footprints in no time.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
An oversized white shirt tied in the front is a surefire option.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 4 July 2025
There's no surefire way to avoid car depreciation entirely, but proper maintenance and upkeep can help drivers retain as much of their vehicle's value as possible.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
There's no surefire way to prevent an electric vehicle from overheating in extreme temperatures, but there are steps drivers can take to keep their EVs cooler and ensure better performance.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for surefire
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
An oversized white shirt tied in the front is a surefire option.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 4 July 2025
There's no surefire way to avoid car depreciation entirely, but proper maintenance and upkeep can help drivers retain as much of their vehicle's value as possible.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
There's no surefire way to prevent an electric vehicle from overheating in extreme temperatures, but there are steps drivers can take to keep their EVs cooler and ensure better performance.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for surefire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surefire
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One of his key issues remains securing clean, reliable water supplies for rural and tribal communities in need.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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By the time Osbourne returned to Milwaukee for a March 5, 1984, concert at the Arena, his concerts had a reliable opening act: protesters outside the venue, criticizing Osbourne and rockers like him for performing the devil's music.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Not sure how to get around Austin for the MLS All-Star match?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The two hooked up during a spring break trip to Cabo, Mexico — a moment that’s sure to stir up drama as season 3 unfolds.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The Outrider System utilizes safety mechanisms, including redundant hazard detection, fail-safe hardware redundancies, and real-time health monitoring, to detect anomalies in the environment, override unsafe behaviors, and bring the autonomous vehicle to a stop when necessary.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But some business owners still choose to opt in. Using E-Verify as a fail-safe tool for ensuring legal hiring seems like a no-brainer, says Chad Cline, co-owner of the Waterfront Bar & Grill in Little Italy and several other dining venues.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surefire. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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