1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a professor who is regarded by his colleagues as a certifiable genius
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as in psychotic
dated, informal + disparaging
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
Anyone who would run in front of a car like that is certifiable.
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Recent Examples of certifiable
The resulting felt is then transformed into Fēlthos through a series of pressing, felting and finishing stages, according to certifiable quality standards.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Camel Coat A certifiable closet classic that comes in virtually every fit and silhouette—and every at price point.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
While some considered Cannon certifiable and Donthiner’s intentions seemed questionable, Virgil still went to the Sitka police station and made a detailed report of everything the two women told him.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
For those who never got sick of watching Dunder Mifflin’s few sane employees stare exasperatedly into the camera as one of its certifiable weirdos did something unhinged, there’s a good amount of that here, too.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Camel Coat A certifiable closet classic that comes in virtually every fit and silhouette—and every at price point.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
While some considered Cannon certifiable and Donthiner’s intentions seemed questionable, Virgil still went to the Sitka police station and made a detailed report of everything the two women told him.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
For those who never got sick of watching Dunder Mifflin’s few sane employees stare exasperatedly into the camera as one of its certifiable weirdos did something unhinged, there’s a good amount of that here, too.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiable
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Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The actor argued that social media creates the illusion of intimacy while removing the unpredictability that comes with genuine human connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Royal Caribbean crew members also allegedly injected Haloperidol, a prescription medication used to treat psychotic disorders, into Virgil at the request of the ship's captain.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Children with null variants were 87 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder and six times more likely to have an anxiety disorder by age 12, and around 12 times more likely to develop a mood disorder by age 11.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
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Malone's country music is described as authentic and inspired by classic country artists, with a focus on live performance and instrumentation.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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McCollum embraces his evolving artistry, prioritizing authentic expression over genre conventions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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After four thrillers, including two insane games in Vegas, the series shifted back to Raleigh for Game 5, with the two teams knotted at 2-2.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Rivians aren’t alone in the realm of insane reports of repair costs.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Democrats are mad at the president, again.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Other enrollment assisters, such as certified application counselors or insurance brokers, also help.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kipaş Textiles will then turn these into certified, high-quality filament yarns and staple fibers for new textile collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Dec. 2025
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Bardem is captivating and formidable, grinning with maniacal glee at his every act of depravity and the fear and anguish of his victims.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But if the World Cup match, anywhere, involves the likes of Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, or Brazil, Germany, Spain, England or any other world power, the cost will be exorbitant, and met, by maniacal super fans paying the price of passion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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