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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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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
All experimental planes must be registered with the FAA, inspected by an FAA inspector to obtain an airworthiness certificate, and follow all appropriate federal regulations during each of their flights.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Morgan Smith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
None require education beyond an associate degree, though many require postsecondary certificates or licensure.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
All experimental planes must be registered with the FAA, inspected by an FAA inspector to obtain an airworthiness certificate, and follow all appropriate federal regulations during each of their flights.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Google, for example, offers a $49/month data analytics certificate as part of Grow with Google.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
Noun
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Joby Aviation, for example, has already completed three of five stages in its FAA certification process.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The label operates over 70 stores internationally and participates in sustainability programs such as Fabrics of the Future and circular design initiatives, underscoring its B-Corp certification and transparency standards.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Once LCAs are certified, typically within seven to 10 days, employers can move forward with filing H-1B petitions with USCIS, a critical step for companies relying on highly skilled workers in sectors such as technology, health care and research.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The device has been integrated into Tiangong's systems and certified for up to 500 uses.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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To charter a full boat, which fits up to eight people, the cost is 695 Swiss francs (around $873 USD).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg on its fateful voyage, and the State Bank in Florida was chartered.—
Jason Dill
November 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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He’s not permitted to possess firearms, explosive devices, pyrotechnics, lasers or flashlights.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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These elements might’ve felt like less of a stretch if the director’s screenplay permitted more flight into fantasy.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 1788, when the Constitution was ratified, the new US governmental framework famously included a clause in its First Amendment to prevent any laws that infringed on the freedom of the press.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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The United States has also signed but not ratified the deal.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The program, which has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, prepares students to enter the workforce faster than a four-year program would.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Every bolt, every line of code, every system had to be validated and tested carefully, or the shuttle would never leave the launchpad.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Among other benefits of cloud-native technologies, engineers can quickly validate product designs in real-world conditions, while CAE developers receive rapid feedback to optimize performance.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now in her 90s, Riddick recalled the early days of the Pumpkin Roll, when the event wasn't officially sanctioned by the city and someone at the bottom of Midland Road would tell people by radio whether there was oncoming traffic on Kavanaugh or not.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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In March 2026, Chamley-Watson will launch the first-ever Miles Chamley-Watson Cup as a youth competition in Atlantic City sanctioned by USA Fencing and aiming to inspire the next generation of fencers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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