certifiably

adverb

as in very
in actual fact this is certifiably the worst pizza I've ever had

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Recent Examples of certifiably Each suite is different, and some are certifiably quirky. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 There’s the weekly swarming Twin Peaks run mentioned above; a less crowded ride for female, transgender and nonbinary cyclists; and a leg-burning Presidio dash for certifiably mad cyclists looking to conquer every hill in the national park before sunrise. — Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 There is certifiably documentary material from 65 years ago incorporated into Tristan Forever, black and white footage shot in 1961 when a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of all the island’s residents, who were relocated to the UK. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 That Walt was certifiably crazy. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 Eventually — after a certifiably awesome slow-mo shot of Kristina in the mud followed by two massive and equally entertaining wipe-outs — all the players made it through the obstacle course and onto the platform for the puzzle. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025 Others argue that the protocol in place now for working farmers to transition to certifiably organic is not only complicated but also risky. — Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiably
  1. very
  2. truly
  3. actually
  4. really
Adverb
  • And about the rip currents Currents are dangerous and a very real problem on the Gulf Coast, including around the barrier islands where Wells was partying.
    — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • What that means is all that remains to be filled in is a section in the very middle, in Coral Gables along the University of Miami.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Granny jeans have become a must-have item in 2026, proving that fashion truly is cyclical.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
  • The Perseid meteor shower 2026 is set to be a truly magnificent affair and a stark contrast to last year, when moonlight drowned out all but the brightest shooting stars.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • While rumors initially claimed ICE was targeting fans, OutKick confirmed at the time that the personnel was actually California Border Control agents conducting routine operations unrelated to local sweeps.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Also, with the Pacers being hard capped and only having 14 players signed to standard contracts, their two-way signees may actually be needed this season.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • Mainoo, sitting on the bench, could be forgiven for wondering if Tuchel had really watched his matches in the second half of last season.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • There are so many extras and cast members, the lighting was really complicated, and I was being followed by a spotlight all the time.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of really

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“Certifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiably. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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