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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At the heart of this evolution is a core tension: leverage versus certainty.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Noun
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That’s far more than hollow audit committee charters, toothless assurance models and self-congratulatory periodic reporting.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Student loan borrowers enrolled in the federal Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan reported unexpected increases in their loan balances, despite government assurances that no interest would accrue during their forbearance period.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Analyst Alex Zukin pointed to growing confidence over the near-term growth opportunity around artificial intelligence.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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The success of 2024 provided Team O’Neill with enough confidence to pack their bags and head to Dubai for a start in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan Race Course on April 5, 2025.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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African American history has already demonstrated the strength of the holiday and the conviction of its followers.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Best in customer satisfaction: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines has mastered the delicate balance between operational efficiency and genuine hospitality that many larger carriers struggle to achieve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Key workforce KPIs, such as time-to-fill, turnover rates, labor costs per patient visit and patient satisfaction scores, help assess staffing effectiveness and its impact on care quality.—
Kunal Khashu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Sureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sureness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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