as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
believes with certitude that he is the best candidate for the job
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Recent Examples of certitude
And in thinking about it, it should be said with certitude that those who feel fortunate enough to own bitcoin (and surely many feel this way) don’t really own money or a coin.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In an era when people with platforms tend to be obsessed with their own certitude, facts be damned, this is a breath of fresh air.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
The point of the game is to take satisfaction in killing with moral certitude.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
To me, Cardinal Lawrence gives a beautiful speech at the beginning of the film, talking about the evil of certitude and the moral preciousness of doubt.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In an era when people with platforms tend to be obsessed with their own certitude, facts be damned, this is a breath of fresh air.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
The point of the game is to take satisfaction in killing with moral certitude.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
To me, Cardinal Lawrence gives a beautiful speech at the beginning of the film, talking about the evil of certitude and the moral preciousness of doubt.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certitude
Noun
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With under 48 hours until the deadline, the one certainty is that the Red Sox will feel some sense of relief come Thursday night.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Cost certainty on Kaprizov’s next deal could help finalize terms on Rossi’s contract, but the shifting salary landscape in the NHL amidst unprecedented salary-cap growth has most of the top unrestricted free agents for the class of 2026 playing the waiting game for now.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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
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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
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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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Gasperini’s willingness to develop youth and his uncanny knack for maximising the potential of strikers hardened the conviction to write Sturm Graz a cheque.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Certitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certitude. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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