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 Camel Coat A certifiable closet classic that comes in virtually every fit and silhouette—and every at price point.
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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
Reliable Robotics, which is bringing FAA-certifiable autonomy to commercial and defense aviation, aims to offer a convenient transportation medium.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
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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
Reliable Robotics, which is bringing FAA-certifiable autonomy to commercial and defense aviation, aims to offer a convenient transportation medium.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiable
Adjective
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Renovations true to the period The couple stayed true to the period when the genuine finishes needed replacing.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Who were featured at Woodstock and their dynamic performance was one of the genuine highlights of the film.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In schizophrenia, one type of psychotic disorder, exercise is believed to be neuroprotective, tamping down inflammation in the brain and spurring the release of chemicals that support and maintain brain cell growth.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, a person must meet seven criteria to be eligible, including a diagnosis of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder at a severe level.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These age prediction tools, introduced at the start of 2026, use factors such as the length of time an account has been active and its usage patterns to determine the authentic age of the user.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are multiple clues that the video was not authentic, including two cars on the left side of the clip that appear stuck together and a man in the bottom-right corner whose elbow seems to move straight through a backpack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If he was convicted, a jury would then have to decide whether Abril was insane when the park shooting occurred.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Like, dude, the views from the top are insane.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are worse places to steal away for a work call back to the real world, or to finish a book.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Is that in any way a real check on Live Nation’s power?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Voorhees is mad about all of that, but made a point of clarification.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Prince William and Kate Middleton were extremely mad at the press in 2012 over a topless photo scandal.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fred Sassani, founder of Bodies By Design, is a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Verona Police Chief Tom Dessell says an investigation quickly determined Hinton is not a police officer or a certified officer anywhere in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Back then, in the musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis‘ best-seller — with music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik and a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa — Doctor Who star Matt Smith took on New York yuppie and increasingly maniacal investment banker Patrick Bateman.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Crosby expressed his excitement to now turn his maniacal football passion toward Baltimore, joining new head coach Jesse Minter in ushering in a new era after John Harbaugh’s 18-season tenure in charge.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Certifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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