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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Recent Examples of certificate
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Applications are open through Sunday for the five-month certificate and paid internship program, which begins this fall.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
How to make the move: Germany’s skilled worker visa allows certain individuals with a qualifying degree or certificate a six-month window to search for employment in their area of qualification.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
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Noun
The students will be able to live and work in Dubai and receive a certificate of participation from the Dubai College of Tourism upon completing the program.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Applications are open through Sunday for the five-month certificate and paid internship program, which begins this fall.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Occupation / Former restaurateur Education / GED certificate Family / Single with four sons
Lauren Boebert was first elected to Congress in 2020 in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
How to make the move: Germany’s skilled worker visa allows certain individuals with a qualifying degree or certificate a six-month window to search for employment in their area of qualification.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
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The administration also revoked Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, froze research funding, and pressed the university on DEI policies and campus protests.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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The independent health care accreditation and certification organization has launched a couple high-profile, high-tech partnerships in recent weeks.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The most basic postnatal vitamins cost about $15 or less, but these vitamins are usually not organically certified.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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No duvet cover needed here, but if you’re tempted, Brooklinen has some great options for those too (all Oeko-Tex certified).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2025
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Councilmembers Shana Charles and Ahmad Zahra, outspoken critics of the chartering initiative since Mayor Fred Jung raised the idea earlier this year, voted against proceeding.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Lambda Nu Omega chapter (chapter chartered in Waukegan on May 27, 1977), helped to staff a water station.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Verb
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No one else in the courtroom was permitted to see the graphic videos.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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There’s still a lot to learn about Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - how far will upgrades and progression permit you to diversify your playstyle?—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Nonfiction entertainment workers who are members of the Writers Guild of America East have ratified a first union agreement with prestige documentary company Story Syndicate.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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The Bluegrass State didn't symbolically ratify the 13th Amendment until March 18, 1976 − when Gerald Ford was president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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This is one of the only departments in the country that is part of an engineering school AND accredited by the National Academy of Schools of Art and Design.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Most federal funding, including financial aid, hinges on a school being accredited.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
Verb
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More than just the designs, the accessibility of Brilliant Earth’s pieces further validated her choice to partner with the company.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Republicans can point to this to validate their claims that the Democratic Party cannot be trusted not to lurch too far to the left.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The Thai government has officially sanctioned a budget of $1.2 billion to host a Grand Prix in the capital city of Bangkok.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Elliptic said that relatives of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei were linked to the exchange and that sanctioned Revolutionary Guard operatives had used Nobitex.—
Gabe Levin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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