surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r 
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
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Examples of surefire in a Sentence
The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.
There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2024
And as a bonus, catching a movie in theaters is a surefire way to beat the heat in what's expected to be a long, hot summer.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 9 June 2024
That’s why congestion pricing would have been a surefire way to address traffic problems in the city and its suburbs.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 June 2024
Traveling with nice jewelry can be challenging, but this is a surefire way to keep your accessories tangle-free, safe, and organized.
$85 $68 at Away
$248 at Mejuri
$298 at Mejuri
Another classic Valentine’s Day gift: jewelry.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surefire. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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