1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you
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2
as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field
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Recent Examples of assurance
Johnson confirmed that Trump made assurances to holdouts.
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Still, Frey’s assurances must be backed by consistent action, something that even with good intentions could be a challenge without federal supervision, longtime advocates for policing reform in Minneapolis told CNN.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
People want assurances that cars with no one behind the wheel will behave predictably and safely.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 21 May 2025
Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Still, Frey’s assurances must be backed by consistent action, something that even with good intentions could be a challenge without federal supervision, longtime advocates for policing reform in Minneapolis told CNN.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
People want assurances that cars with no one behind the wheel will behave predictably and safely.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 21 May 2025
Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
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This unexpected approach builds resilience for complex, subjective tasks where certainty isn’t always possible. - Jagadish Gokavarapu, Wissen Infotech 17.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As of now, there is no certainty about what will happen to him or the rest of the detainees in the Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) prison.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Investors may perceive such appointments as a sign of internal uncertainty, potentially impacting stock performance and stakeholder confidence.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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But Lake said there are more positive outcomes when looking at graduation rates and parent satisfaction – when school choice is done right.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The move follows record customer satisfaction scores from its inflight entertainment highlighted in first-quarter earnings, a United spokesperson said.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Picking a fight with the sitting president—regardless of personal conviction—puts this entire ecosystem at risk.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The Senate acquitted Trump both times after failing to get a two-thirds majority for conviction.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Thankfully, your sense of overall security and self-assurance will grow tenfold during the Jupiter cazimi on June 24.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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