1
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I have full certainty that I'll pass the test
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2
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
the proverbial certainty of death and taxes
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Recent Examples of certainty
But change is the only true certainty of life, right?
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The next wave of financial leadership won't be built on comfort and certainty.
—Sunil Rajasekar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Owners need more certainty and confidence to meet the future.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Simpson was better known for holding his own views, though, with sometimes caustic certainty.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certainty
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The next wave of financial leadership won't be built on comfort and certainty.
—Sunil Rajasekar, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Owners need more certainty and confidence to meet the future.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Simpson was better known for holding his own views, though, with sometimes caustic certainty.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certainty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It will be watched closely, particularly given the significant legal issues involved and the high likelihood that additional univeristy investigations will be launched.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The higher likelihood is that Dart still will be available.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the press release, there’s a 0.3% probability that these findings were a statistical fluke.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the FDA issued its recall classification as Class II, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carlos Ambriz, a 53-year-old Mexican national, made contact with ICE officers while serving a 40-year sentence in the Montana State Prison for a deliberate homicide conviction and was served a notice to appear before an immigration judge.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His defense team had sought a full acquittal on the charge of making murder threats and a lesser penalty for the theft conviction.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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