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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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
This gives companies the assurance that they are always equipped to meet and exceed regulatory compliance, irrespective of how legal standards evolve.
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
California’s over 51,000 HOAs deserve some assurance of minimum manager competency, and there should be a system in place to discipline or ban bad managers.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
That interest ascends from a natural human longing for something beyond this world, beyond its material comforts, its suffering and pain, its assurance of death.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
California’s over 51,000 HOAs deserve some assurance of minimum manager competency, and there should be a system in place to discipline or ban bad managers.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
That interest ascends from a natural human longing for something beyond this world, beyond its material comforts, its suffering and pain, its assurance of death.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
Noun
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When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Their satisfaction often stems not just from external success but from crafting careers that resonate with their values and beliefs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Success is not black and white; each situation brings challenges and satisfaction, and there is no absolute success or failure.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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While Ramaphosa kept his composure and the meeting did not go off the rails like the infamous February meeting in the Oval Office between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the South African president was clearly put on his heels by Trump’s tactics.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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High-level technique and composure rolled into one.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Weir was confused by the man’s unusual conviction, though.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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His conviction for the rape and murder of a child employee, 13-year-old Mary Phagan in 1913, is widely considered unjust, largely attributed to a biased trial and antisemitism.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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That self-assurance stems from experience and a deeper understanding of self-worth.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Putting every shade of your personality into your hair screams self-assurance.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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