as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
believes with certitude that he is the best candidate for the job
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Recent Examples of certitude
And in thinking about it, it should be said with certitude that those who feel fortunate enough to own bitcoin (and surely many feel this way) don’t really own money or a coin.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Targets include Hollywood, academia and ideological certitude.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The point of the game is to take satisfaction in killing with moral certitude.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
To me, Cardinal Lawrence gives a beautiful speech at the beginning of the film, talking about the evil of certitude and the moral preciousness of doubt.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Targets include Hollywood, academia and ideological certitude.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The point of the game is to take satisfaction in killing with moral certitude.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
To me, Cardinal Lawrence gives a beautiful speech at the beginning of the film, talking about the evil of certitude and the moral preciousness of doubt.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certitude
Noun
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For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of the hidden role of certainty and uncertainty when prompting for generative AI, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid the economic certainty, this summer is expected to be slower than usual for the travel industry, according to new research by Bank of Montreal.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This uncertainty is eroding confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, contributing to broader market instability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Ambriz, a 53-year-old Mexican national, made contact with ICE officers while serving a 40-year sentence in the Montana State Prison for a deliberate homicide conviction and was served a notice to appear before an immigration judge.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His defense team had sought a full acquittal on the charge of making murder threats and a lesser penalty for the theft conviction.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Certitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certitude. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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