as in reliable
not likely to fail
pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with
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Recent Examples of surefire
Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, while 15, set in Colorado, features a winner with a compelling redemption arc — a surefire recipe for crowd-pleasing TV.
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Also, tweens and teens will likely be happiest if their gift is intended for their age and up.
Longevity: Gifts that will capture their attention and speak to their interests are a surefire way to ensure the gift will be used.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Nov. 2024
There also is a shortage of surefire top-10 selections.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, has Baltimore a surefire Super Bowl contender.
—NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Also, tweens and teens will likely be happiest if their gift is intended for their age and up.
Longevity: Gifts that will capture their attention and speak to their interests are a surefire way to ensure the gift will be used.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Nov. 2024
There also is a shortage of surefire top-10 selections.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, has Baltimore a surefire Super Bowl contender.
—NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for surefire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surefire
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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Data validation is a critical first step in building reliable systems.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Neame, while hopeful of another franchise, isn’t sure the spy thriller will get as far as his multi-generational drama set in a Yorkshire country house and around the lives of the Crawley family and their staff.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ichiro is an all-time great and a sure first-ballot selection.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Click through our links down below to find a whole lot of giftable deals on fail-safe winter fashion that are available only through the weekend.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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But shutting off the local media is hardly a fail-safe way to ward off scrutiny or protect one’s reputation.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surefire. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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