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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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Maxi Skirt Knit maxi skirts are a surefire way to transition the warm-weather staple piece into the fall and winter.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
There's no surefire way to prevent telogen effluvium.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
Spending 30 minutes sloshing around in poop is a surefire way to get sick as hell.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2024
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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