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
The old certainties of how documentary films are financed, produced and distributed have crumbled, ushering in a new reality to which many industry professionals are still struggling to adapt.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
My ignorance about menopause knocked any such certainties firmly aside.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
On top of that, the report concluded (with moderate certainty) that when compared with never drinking, moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular mortality in both men and women.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Against such a certainty, any chance of salvaging the situation could look like a better bet—and by opting to fight China to protect Taiwan, the president would preserve the possibility of going down in history as a great wartime victor.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
My ignorance about menopause knocked any such certainties firmly aside.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
On top of that, the report concluded (with moderate certainty) that when compared with never drinking, moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular mortality in both men and women.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Against such a certainty, any chance of salvaging the situation could look like a better bet—and by opting to fight China to protect Taiwan, the president would preserve the possibility of going down in history as a great wartime victor.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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Zelenskyy had warned repeatedly ahead of his trip to Washington, D.C., that, in order to reach a mineral agreement, Kyiv needed these security assurances.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The visit was over without a minerals deal, and without any assurances of ongoing U.S. support.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yankees Lineup Questions Considering how many aging players the team relies on, their offseason didn’t reflect the likelihood of major injuries.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Regular deep cleaning will keep things sanitary and reduce the likelihood of pests camping out in your kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The answer might reveal more about your customer commitment than the results from your latest satisfaction survey.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Comprehensive Research Support This dissertation writing service places customer satisfaction and privacy as top priorities.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The European Space Agency shared a similar risk assessment of its own Tuesday, finding that the probability was .001%.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the end of January, when the 10-year yield was about 0.31 percentage point clear of the 3-month, the probability was just 23%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, despite Allen’s conviction, one piece of the puzzle remained missing.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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After being elected to the Harvey Park Board in 2019, he was barred from holding office due to the convictions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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