as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the complete assuredness with which the cocky jock would ask for dates
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Recent Examples of assuredness
Fraser has led Citi’s comeback with a remarkable sense of self-assuredness, even through the rough patches (job cuts, divestitures, and big hires who’ve come under fire).
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Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Nelson-Ododa, who is entering her fourth season with the Sun in 2026, said the biggest change she’s seen in both Rivers and Morrow is a new level of assuredness coming into their second year as professionals.
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Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
This is about the security and assuredness of our elections as a whole.
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Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Because of the nature of the injury, Herro said there is not necessarily 100% assuredness.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
There were still seasons, birds and bees, and days and weeks in all their wretched assuredness.
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Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
That Pluribus takes space to linger on these moments speaks to the assuredness of a celebrated creator gifted a blank check.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
In the eye of the hurricane is McGrath, moving with the calm assuredness of a woman who has seen it all and done it all, and yet continues to outdo herself.
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Tracee Ellis Ross,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
But YouTube has settled in as the week’s culminating event, taking over Lincoln Center with its Brandcast event and delivering a show with more assuredness and confidence than its competitors, analog or digital, multiple media buyers said.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Nelson-Ododa, who is entering her fourth season with the Sun in 2026, said the biggest change she’s seen in both Rivers and Morrow is a new level of assuredness coming into their second year as professionals.
—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
This is about the security and assuredness of our elections as a whole.
—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Because of the nature of the injury, Herro said there is not necessarily 100% assuredness.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
There were still seasons, birds and bees, and days and weeks in all their wretched assuredness.
—
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
That Pluribus takes space to linger on these moments speaks to the assuredness of a celebrated creator gifted a blank check.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
In the eye of the hurricane is McGrath, moving with the calm assuredness of a woman who has seen it all and done it all, and yet continues to outdo herself.
—
Tracee Ellis Ross,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
But YouTube has settled in as the week’s culminating event, taking over Lincoln Center with its Brandcast event and delivering a show with more assuredness and confidence than its competitors, analog or digital, multiple media buyers said.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuredness
Noun
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Silverstone’s long-term contract through 2034 provides additional economic certainty, with the agreement projected to generate more than £1 billion in localised financial value over its lifetime.
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There was no certainty on when the pandemic would end or how the sports world would operate in the months and years afterward.
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This potential confidence-as-assurance issue has increased as digital assets become more integrated with payments, trading, tax reporting, and anti-money-laundering programs.
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The new powers would also include information from third parties, such as age assurance technology providers, to test claims made by the platforms about how those under 16 continued to circumvent the ban, the statement said.
Noun
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
Noun
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
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“Assuredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuredness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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