as in reliable
not likely to fail
pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with
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Recent Examples of surefire
Not a surefire strategy Musk poured money into Trump’s re-election bid and parked himself in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, which Trump won.
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Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The Frisco native has gone from a hipster RB1 pick in the preseason to runner-up for the Heisman Trophy and a surefire top-15 pick in April’s draft.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
By comparison, Notre Dame doesn't have a single surefire first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
According to the expert, any version of a rich red or a darker hue is a surefire win on the lips.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The Frisco native has gone from a hipster RB1 pick in the preseason to runner-up for the Heisman Trophy and a surefire top-15 pick in April’s draft.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
By comparison, Notre Dame doesn't have a single surefire first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
According to the expert, any version of a rich red or a darker hue is a surefire win on the lips.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for surefire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surefire
Adjective
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Their durable rubber outsole offers reliable traction on all surfaces, and the mesh upper provides breathability.—
Ali Faccenda,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Feb. 2025
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Gear up for spring cleaning with a reliable vacuum from Dyson, iRobot, Shark, and more top brands.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, that mystery will unfold over the course of the season, sure to include misdirects and diversions along the way.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Too much is still uncertain in college sports to know for sure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Click through our links down below to find a whole lot of giftable deals on fail-safe winter fashion that are available only through the weekend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 Dec. 2024
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But shutting off the local media is hardly a fail-safe way to ward off scrutiny or protect one’s reputation.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Nov. 2024
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surefire. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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