Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

surest

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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