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
But the only certainty in the immediate aftermath was that the suffering of the victims and their families was far from over.
‘Your chances of death are 97%’
Three days after arriving in the ICU at Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Debra Sanders succumbed to her massive injuries.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Yet, we are sustained by the certainty of faith, which assures us that human existence does not end in the tomb, but in the Father’s house, in a life of happiness that will know no end.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
But there’s little certainty on the defensive line past Williams, with Christian Barmore’s future in football still unclear.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
And because rain is the only certainty of a British springtime (and summer) there are jackets made from lightweight tropical gabardine, and trench details across dresses, shirts and skirts.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Yet, we are sustained by the certainty of faith, which assures us that human existence does not end in the tomb, but in the Father’s house, in a life of happiness that will know no end.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
But there’s little certainty on the defensive line past Williams, with Christian Barmore’s future in football still unclear.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
And because rain is the only certainty of a British springtime (and summer) there are jackets made from lightweight tropical gabardine, and trench details across dresses, shirts and skirts.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certainty
Noun
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Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Making the most of limited time Because many of them are the sandwich generation right now—with aging parents as well as their own kids to contend with—Gen Xers want assurance there will be something for everyone to enjoy.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Running outside, going for a long run, asking friends to join you, or increasing your intensity can increase your likelihood of experiencing a runner's high.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 May 2025
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In all likelihood, that will mean more delays and higher prices.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The over-all electricity of the restaurant—its confidence, its clarity, its idiosyncrasy—feels true to the early years of Momofuku, and makes Kabawa a tropical bulwark against New York’s recent retreat into the anesthetizing comforts of French food and steak houses.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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In fact, studies have shown higher rates of productivity and job satisfaction in remote working environments.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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While it is not officially ranked by J.D. Power, USAA’s customer satisfaction scores are the highest in the industry.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
12 May 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,
11 May 2025
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The probability of being attacked by a shark is one in four million.—
Allegra Leal,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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According to federal law, anything that’s forfeited following a criminal conviction could conceivably be used to help some or all of those alleged to have been victimized by Combs.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Reacts to Trump's Middle East Trip: 'Disappointed' Supreme Court Prepares to Wade Into Birthright Citizenship Debate Ellison also noted that President Donald Trump has no authority to pardon Chauvin's state conviction.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Certainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certainty. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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