surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r 
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
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The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.
There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
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In 2014, the New York Yankees appeared to be a surefire lock to sign Masahiro Tanaka when he was posted by the Rakuten Golden Eagles.
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Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This winter, set your sights on sunnier days with an island escape that’ll be a surefire cure to the cold-weather blues.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The slinky was a surefire way to secure naval instruments in rough seas.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The fashion director also notes that the edgy look is a surefire way to add texture and personality to any outfit.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This winter, set your sights on sunnier days with an island escape that’ll be a surefire cure to the cold-weather blues.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The slinky was a surefire way to secure naval instruments in rough seas.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The fashion director also notes that the edgy look is a surefire way to add texture and personality to any outfit.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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