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
Coyle may think not, but some of us will dismiss Coyle’s certitude not with magic, but with market signals.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Fukuyama's grand vision was, by the mid-2000s, a cautionary tale about the dangers of pat certitudes in ivory towers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Fukuyama's grand vision was, by the mid-2000s, a cautionary tale about the dangers of pat certitudes in ivory towers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certitude
Noun
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The shift has resulted in more complicated and less certainty in tax planning.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement While Gaal steels herself, the force that’s stalked her visions finally arrives, stepping into view with the certainty of someone who’s already seen the ending.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have significant reservations about the safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccine, despite assurances from most experts that the benefits outweigh the risks.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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This would move us from probabilistic trust to mathematical certainty, transforming cryptographic assurance into a provable, unassailable fact.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Certitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certitude. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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