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
Markets rallied as the U.S. moved closer to trade deals with Japan and the EU, bringing more certainty after months of President Trump’s volatile tariff threats.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 2025
The airline expects this shift to improve customer experience, provide seating certainty, and create new revenue streams, a move driven by evolving passenger preferences and industry trends.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
But Turner insisted on handling it by the book, needing absolute certainty before making an arrest.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
There are no signs of violence, no visible trauma—only the disquieting certainty that something has shattered inside her.
—Time, 18 July 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 July 2025
The airline expects this shift to improve customer experience, provide seating certainty, and create new revenue streams, a move driven by evolving passenger preferences and industry trends.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
But Turner insisted on handling it by the book, needing absolute certainty before making an arrest.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
There are no signs of violence, no visible trauma—only the disquieting certainty that something has shattered inside her.
—Time, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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Its grading reports have become the definitive benchmark in the trade and its documents not only certify a gemstone's attributes but also offer assurance in a marketplace where provenance and precision matter.—
Jennifer Lee,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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One of the sources said the US could withdraw those assurances if Hamas doesn’t quickly agree to a deal.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This flexibility can come with a higher likelihood of prolonged sitting and subsequently, a ripple effect on focus, energy and workday productivity That means in 2025, even office-first organizations need to support employee well-being in every setting.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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More than 500 faculty members signed a letter of no confidence in President Jay Hartzell, then UT's leader, for his response to the protesters as well as his April 2 termination of former diversity, equity and inclusion employees.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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During her time, she’s gained confidence in cooking savory dishes, but also taking on business administration.—
Alisha Miranda,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 July 2025
Noun
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When applied consistently, this approach improves operational flow and strengthens employee satisfaction.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Of the five states with the lowest satisfaction in the bedroom, four voted Republican in the 2024 presidential election, raising questions about the influence of cultural values, education policy, and political ideology on personal relationships.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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There are two approaches to achieve this: comprehend the historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings announcement, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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The premier’s critical comments two weeks ago came days after a Supreme Court ruling that upheld his defamation conviction, threatening a potential run for the presidency in 2029.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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The House of Representatives Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Maxwell, who is appealing her conviction, to testify remotely from prison on August 11— a move that had bipartisan support on the panel.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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