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
His certainty comes after Lisa Ribacoff-Mooney, a polygraph expert and the owner of Interpoint Investigative Services, told RadarOnline that Guthrie is likely dead and she will probably never be found, because authorities just don’t know where to look.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
There is no certainty of success.
—Eunice Yoon,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Elenteny’s final start against the Mustangs certainty went better than that first one.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Using uncertain forecasts in real-world decisions Because El Niño forecasts deal in probabilities, deciding how to prepare for the seasons ahead should be based on managing risk – not waiting for certainty.
—Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
There is no certainty of success.
—Eunice Yoon,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Elenteny’s final start against the Mustangs certainty went better than that first one.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Using uncertain forecasts in real-world decisions Because El Niño forecasts deal in probabilities, deciding how to prepare for the seasons ahead should be based on managing risk – not waiting for certainty.
—Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for certainty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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There is a high likelihood that Putellas, a generational icon and Barcelona’s queen, will leave the club for the first time in her career.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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With the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut low right now and with other factors that drive mortgage rates higher still prevalent, a lock could be the smart way to circumvent elevated costs still ahead.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 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
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But the mass death and sickening of Americans due to drinking is not an inevitability.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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This season is over, and the sooner Lakers fans accept the inevitability while applauding the effort.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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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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But last summer Antoine Song, a mathematician at the California Institute of Technology, found a way to translate the question into the language of probability theory.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Forecasters predicted storms in the area have a high probability to produce tornadoes and severe wind, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 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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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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