1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
unfortunately, he lacked the sureness of his opponent in the tennis match
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as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
investors in those risky foreign enterprises were gambling on the sureness of their instincts
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sureness
Noun
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Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025 -
When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The actor was drawn to the reliability of growing up with a grandmother who always cooked in the house.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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This incident follows similar outages in April and November, raising concerns about the reliability of air traffic control systems at the airport.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Making the most of limited time Because many of them are the sandwich generation right now—with aging parents as well as their own kids to contend with—Gen Xers want assurance there will be something for everyone to enjoy.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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According to federal law, anything that’s forfeited following a criminal conviction could conceivably be used to help some or all of those alleged to have been victimized by Combs.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Reacts to Trump's Middle East Trip: 'Disappointed' Supreme Court Prepares to Wade Into Birthright Citizenship Debate Ellison also noted that President Donald Trump has no authority to pardon Chauvin's state conviction.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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In fact, studies have shown higher rates of productivity and job satisfaction in remote working environments.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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While it is not officially ranked by J.D. Power, USAA’s customer satisfaction scores are the highest in the industry.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Sureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sureness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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