surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r 
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
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The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.
There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
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Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But the only surefire way to avoid sickness from airplane food is not to eat it.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
Facing Steve Spagnuolo is almost a surefire way to suffer a crisis of confidence and statistics.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Maxi Skirt Knit maxi skirts are a surefire way to transition the warm-weather staple piece into the fall and winter.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Surefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surefire. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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surefire
adjective
sure·fire
ˌshu̇r-ˌfī(ə)r
: certain to get results
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