surest
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superlativeof sure.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
sureadjectivefree from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something.
Example Sentences
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And the surest way for AI companies to expedite the process would be to develop safe models in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Cooking produce to 158 degrees Fahrenheit is the surest way to eliminate risk of contamination, experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
And he became a target for parodists, the surest sign of fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The surest sign of market dislocation is when banks start quantifying their exposure to a given issue.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
"The gods favor the man with the just cause," said Ser Lyn Corbray, "yet often that turns out to be the man with the surest sword. We all know who that is."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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