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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2
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
Amtrak’s assurances, however, come after a slew of slowdowns on the very tracks soccer fans will be relying upon.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The assurance from Ellison that they won’t be interfered with is likely to go a long way.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Roy writes beautifully, with assurance.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The assurance from Ellison that they won’t be interfered with is likely to go a long way.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Roy writes beautifully, with assurance.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
Noun
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What is already clear, however, is that many people are no longer waiting for traditional systems to provide certainty.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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But traders see it as a near certainty that the Fed will leave its main interest rate steady after its two-day meeting ends Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Despite Argentina’s status as one of the tournament favorites, confidence remained high among many Algeria supporters.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Excellent 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee policy.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Noun
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When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly — and so does Penny’s composure.—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Blashill kept his composure through such stretches.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Because of a 2015 first-degree assault conviction, O'Brien is prohibited from possessing a firearm.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Kenneth Chee, the CEO of Devastating Pyrotechnics, the company at the center of the Esparto case, was ineligible to obtain a federal explosives permit because of a decades-old criminal conviction.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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