Synonyms of to be sure

to be sure

phrase

as in actually

to tell the truth

To be sure, there is risk involved, but surgery is by far the best option for this case.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• really
• honestly
• frankly
• indeed
• truly
• as a matter of fact
• in point of fact
• truthfully
• certainly
• in fact
• in reality
• absolutely
• in actuality
• admittedly
• positively
• verily
• forsooth
• undoubtedly
• in truth
• unquestionably
• realistically
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of to be sure

But ,to be sure, other analysts who cover Walmart remain bullish on the stock. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Brancusi’s sensibility echoes elsewhere than high-end design or social trends, to be sure. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

And to be sure, building a machine capable of executing a quantum attack remains beyond current capabilities. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Getting to Mars is no small feat, and NASA needs to be sure that these little helicopters and their gear are up to the challenge. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026