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
Seven election officials who spoke to The Star said despite Hoskins’ assurance, legal uncertainty remains for their offices.
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The assurance, however, stopped short of addressing broader questions about Chinese support for Iran, including intelligence sharing, electronics exports, or the enormous revenues Iran derives from oil sales to Chinese buyers.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2026
At the Pinault Collection, where works by artists such as Michael Armitage have been prominently featured, the nude is stripped of its historical assurances.
—Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Peeling adds a further layer of assurance where practical, since the skin is the primary point of contact for fruit flies.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The assurance, however, stopped short of addressing broader questions about Chinese support for Iran, including intelligence sharing, electronics exports, or the enormous revenues Iran derives from oil sales to Chinese buyers.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2026
At the Pinault Collection, where works by artists such as Michael Armitage have been prominently featured, the nude is stripped of its historical assurances.
—Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Peeling adds a further layer of assurance where practical, since the skin is the primary point of contact for fruit flies.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
Noun
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But in business, certainty rarely comes.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Still, this may be an election where some of the certainties of the two-party system are rewritten.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ahead, pro hairstylists advise on how to transition out of a relaxer while minimizing breakage and maintaining confidence in your hair.—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Within months, customer satisfaction had fallen sharply and service quality had grown inconsistent.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Seeing clients reorient themselves from uncertain to unstoppable is one of the most rewarding parts of her work, and this satisfaction continues to guide her momentum.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Weaving between Bon Iver features and electronic experimentation, the Minnesota musician and actor’s new album sounds a note of community and composure in a tumultuous world.—
Nia Coats,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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Manor, meanwhile, kept his composure.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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In December 2025, the FBI announced rewards for information leading to Lee’s arrest and conviction, as well as the recovery of the children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 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 22 May. 2026.
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