as in certifications
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 certificates
Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Vessel has previously said that zoning approvals shouldn’t hinge on building and fire code matters, which can be addressed when building permits and certificates of occupancy are sought.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
As of February, there were 164 active short-term rental listings in Borrego Springs, with 99 having active certificates and 85 being non-compliant, according to the Treasurer-Tax Collectors’ office.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
To help meet clean energy goals, tech companies count on such power purchase agreements and buying renewable energy certificates, a tradeable commodity that supports new and existing sources.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Those buildings got their certificates of occupancy in 2024.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
To help meet clean energy goals, tech companies count on such power purchase agreements and buying renewable energy certificates, a tradeable commodity that supports new and existing sources.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Monterrosa’s name has received plaques and certificates for her work community initiatives.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Birth certificates are not always readily available either.
—Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
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At the time of writing, the processing time for citizenship certificates from the US is 10 months, with about 50,900 people currently waiting for a decision, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Vessel has previously said that zoning approvals shouldn’t hinge on building and fire code matters, which can be addressed when building permits and certificates of occupancy are sought.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
As of February, there were 164 active short-term rental listings in Borrego Springs, with 99 having active certificates and 85 being non-compliant, according to the Treasurer-Tax Collectors’ office.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
To help meet clean energy goals, tech companies count on such power purchase agreements and buying renewable energy certificates, a tradeable commodity that supports new and existing sources.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Those buildings got their certificates of occupancy in 2024.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
To help meet clean energy goals, tech companies count on such power purchase agreements and buying renewable energy certificates, a tradeable commodity that supports new and existing sources.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Monterrosa’s name has received plaques and certificates for her work community initiatives.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Birth certificates are not always readily available either.
—Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
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Students can specialize in design, marketing, and production and graduate with industry certifications from Dallas College.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Within 120 days, California's Department of General Services and Department of Technology will submit recommendations for new AI‑related vendor certifications which would allow firms to attest to responsible AI governance and public‑safety protections.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mecklenburg County Attorney Tyrone Wade said the documents were denied because release would interfere with prosecuting criminal cases.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways Building permits and zoning approvals already involve paperwork, deadlines and fees.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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For men, black tie permits a suit or a tuxedo, while white tie demands the black tailcoat and white bowtie brief as explained above.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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For people struggling with delusional disorders, a system that consistently validates their beliefs may weaken their ability to conduct internal reality checks.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Long-range missile test validates strategic system The Glory Trip 255 mission paired a Minuteman III missile with two unarmed test reentry vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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