surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r 
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
Examples of surefire in a Sentence
The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.
There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
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Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Joining an incubator isn’t a surefire way for an entrepreneur to keep a business aloft.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Crocs, Teva, Vionic, and More Have Sandals Up to 80% Off at Nordstrom Rack—Shop the Best Deals Under $50
Best Overall Sandal Deals
Adding a pair (or two, or three) of new sandals to your arsenal at the beginning of the summer is a surefire way to get your warm-weather travel wardrobe up to speed.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
The relaunch of the original adidas franchise from 1978 is a surefire recognition of Kareem’s achievements which has inspired generations of players for decades.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2025
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surefire. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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