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
Not a surefire strategy Musk poured money into Trump’s re-election bid and parked himself in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, which Trump won.
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Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The Frisco native has gone from a hipster RB1 pick in the preseason to runner-up for the Heisman Trophy and a surefire top-15 pick in April’s draft.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
By comparison, Notre Dame doesn't have a single surefire first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
According to the expert, any version of a rich red or a darker hue is a surefire win on the lips.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The Frisco native has gone from a hipster RB1 pick in the preseason to runner-up for the Heisman Trophy and a surefire top-15 pick in April’s draft.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
By comparison, Notre Dame doesn't have a single surefire first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
According to the expert, any version of a rich red or a darker hue is a surefire win on the lips.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surefire
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By Alice Park February 4, 2025 3:16 PM EST Now that bird flu has been detected in animals in all 50 states, and nearly 70 cases have been confirmed in people, health officials are racing to find better and more reliable ways to track the virus.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Because at the end of the day, Valentine's Day is meant to be a celebration of love—with yourself, your family, your friends, your pet, your community…and yeah, sure, your love interest too.—
Erin Reimel,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2025
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There's confidence in this group, for sure, starting with Alex Cora and the coaching staff.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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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 16 Feb. 2025.
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