a shadow of (a) doubt
noun phrase
: any doubt at all
We need to convince him beyond a shadow of (a) doubt that the plan is sound.
There is not a shadow of (a) doubt that he is lying.
Examples of a shadow of (a) doubt in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The big picture: The Trump administration has cast a shadow of doubt not only across embattled Kyiv, but across an entire continent that has trusted the U.S. for decades as its most powerful protector and partner.
—
Avery Lotz, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
According to Census Bureau figures published Thursday, international migration accounted for about 84% of the country’s roughly 3.3-million-person increase between 2023 and 2024; without it, the U.S. population would be without a shadow of a doubt stagnating.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
But regarding women’s reproductive health in our country, beyond a shadow of a doubt, things have changed, and if this election goes the wrong way, things could rapidly get a whole lot worse.
—Krista Vernoff, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Yes, there was never a shadow of a doubt around attending college.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for a shadow of (a) doubt
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Avery Lotz, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
According to Census Bureau figures published Thursday, international migration accounted for about 84% of the country’s roughly 3.3-million-person increase between 2023 and 2024; without it, the U.S. population would be without a shadow of a doubt stagnating.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
But regarding women’s reproductive health in our country, beyond a shadow of a doubt, things have changed, and if this election goes the wrong way, things could rapidly get a whole lot worse.
—Krista Vernoff, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Yes, there was never a shadow of a doubt around attending college.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for a shadow of (a) doubt
Cite this Entry
“A shadow of (a) doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shadow%20of%20%28a%29%20doubt. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share