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
President Donald Trump, in his first term, launched a salvo against neoliberal certainties.
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The only true certainty so far in this draft process seems to be quarterback Cam Ward will go first overall to the Tennessee Titans.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Said differently, efficient certainty of execution has never been more crucial from a risk management perspective and the ecosystem has risen to the occasion.
—Lynn Martin, President Of The New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
But after sweeping federal budget cuts, organizations that help Americans with epilepsy are left with little certainty about the future.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The only true certainty so far in this draft process seems to be quarterback Cam Ward will go first overall to the Tennessee Titans.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Said differently, efficient certainty of execution has never been more crucial from a risk management perspective and the ecosystem has risen to the occasion.
—Lynn Martin, President Of The New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
But after sweeping federal budget cuts, organizations that help Americans with epilepsy are left with little certainty about the future.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for certainty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, the absence of a unified package management system for MCP servers complicates the installation and maintenance process, increasing the likelihood of deploying outdated or misconfigured versions.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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For months, Beijing has been projecting an air of strength and confidence in its ability to withstand an escalating trade war with the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Correlation isn’t causation, but continuity and confidence just might be contagious.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Polk County prosecutors argued otherwise, and proved their case to the satisfaction of a jury, which convicted Johnson on April 9 of first-degree murder for Loffredo's death.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Much in the way tiny things make our brains feel in control and organized, vacuuming my car brings me that sense of satisfaction and power over one of the messy aspects of my life.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to the press release, there’s a 0.3% probability that these findings were a statistical fluke.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the FDA issued its recall classification as Class II, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to a state spokesperson Weinstein remains in custody because of his Los Angeles conviction and sentence.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Weinstein has been transported to New York City's Bellevue Hospital several times since he was sentenced to 23 years in prison following his conviction on rape charges in February 2020.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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