assurance

noun

ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce assurance (audio)
Definition of assurancenext
1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you

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2
as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field

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How is the word assurance distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of assurance are aplomb, confidence, and self-possession. While all these words mean "a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment," assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers.

handled the cross-examination with complete assurance

When can aplomb be used instead of assurance?

While the synonyms aplomb and assurance are close in meaning, aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations.

handled the reporters with great aplomb

When might confidence be a better fit than assurance?

The synonyms confidence and assurance are sometimes interchangeable, but confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.

the confidence that comes from long experience

When is self-possession a more appropriate choice than assurance?

The words self-possession and assurance can be used in similar contexts, but self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers.

answered the insolent question with complete self-possession

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Recent Examples of assurance Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 During this period, qualifying borrowers leaned heavily on the assurances of public officials, and coverage of those statements in the press, in order to assess what might happen to their tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The amendments would also give the commissioner power to demand information from third parties, including age assurance technology providers, to test claims made by platforms about how children continued to circumvent the ban. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Now In February 2026, the EU finalized its Omnibus I revisions to the CSRD, narrowing the scope and assurance requirements that many organizations had been preparing for. — Joel Carboni, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
  1. certainty
  2. confidence
  3. satisfaction
  4. composure
  5. conviction
  6. self-assurance
Noun
  • Silverstone’s long-term contract through 2034 provides additional economic certainty, with the agreement projected to generate more than £1 billion in localised financial value over its lifetime.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • There was no certainty on when the pandemic would end or how the sports world would operate in the months and years afterward.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of certainty
Noun
  • While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • Szall will receive a $5,700 prize for her design — and the satisfaction of knowing her work is now a piece of Atlanta history.
    — Staff, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • The satisfaction comes less from appearance and more from seeing something so distant directly with your own eyes.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • Control and composure are at the core of this leadership philosophy.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • In a 1-1 game in the 10th, Brewers reliever Joel Kuhnel lost his composure after issuing an intentional walk to Crow-Armstrong to face Alex Bregman with runners on the corners and two outs.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
Definition of conviction
Noun
  • In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
  • Because this brazen self-assurance still leads to drafting guys 100 picks early just because an assistant coach got a warm, fuzzy feeling.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of self-assurance

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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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