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surest

  • superlative
    of sure.
    sure
    adjective
    free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something.

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Once upon a time, platforming a trend on TV was the surest way to kill it.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

But his instincts made him one of the surest spotters and nurturers of talent in pop history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

A willingness to learn from mistakes, this insightful book suggests, may be the surest mark of a great company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Who knows if Mr. Musk will every colonize Mars, but the surest bet is never to bet against American innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

Its surest tendency is toward stability and balance.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas