as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
presumably his chauffeured limousine qualifies him as certified big shot
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as in guaranteed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln
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as in authorized
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in verified
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
please bring in a doctor's note to certify that you were really sick
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Recent Examples of certified
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The supermodel turned beauty boss (and certified health coach) has created tens of essentials for face and body, the latest being this addition to her bestselling turmeric line.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The record, which is currently being certified by the United States Parachute Association, National Aeronautic Association and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale would top his previous record of 164 skydivers set in July 2015.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Alyssa Trosclair is a certified professional organizer and the owner of Emend, an organizing service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The supermodel turned beauty boss (and certified health coach) has created tens of essentials for face and body, the latest being this addition to her bestselling turmeric line.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Candidate Montravias King suspended his campaign shortly after the BPC certified its endorsements.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The record, which is currently being certified by the United States Parachute Association, National Aeronautic Association and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale would top his previous record of 164 skydivers set in July 2015.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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Candy didn’t wear that particular internal organ on his sleeve so much as model whole outfits made out of it, and the sheer abundance of his authentic niceness is I Like Me‘s prime running motif.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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But as long as buyers like Mao Mao are around with money to spend on cute – if not authentic – Labubu, the market for fakes could be around for some time yet.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our safety could not be guaranteed.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is one of 17 that we’re guaranteed.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, since Congress expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative when characterizing wages as tips to avoid paying taxes on otherwise taxable income, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Zelenskyy said on Monday that Kyiv intends to expand such attacks, which Ukrainian officials and commanders have framed as a means to undermine Moscow's war effort and force the Kremlin into genuine negotiations.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Minnesota’s Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson condemned the deception and affirmed how troubling the ambush was.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Constitution, as affirmed by the United States Supreme Court, protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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The findings demonstrated that the scaffold not only supported cell survival but also enabled reconnection across a severe injury.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Notably, the kill switch can only be enabled while using Mimic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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