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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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 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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Choosing one that's too large can create excess moisture and increase the likelihood of dust mites and mold.215 Maintenance and Care of Humidifiers Proper care and maintenance of a humidifier keep it working safely and effectively.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
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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This uncertainty is eroding confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, contributing to broader market instability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
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
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The Bayesian mathematical approach involves making inferences about probabilities based on available information.—
Beth C. Caldwell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, there was a 15% probability of a recession in January and now that risk is 40%, Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics chief economist, told the Boston Globe.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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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 18 Apr. 2025.
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