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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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
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