as in very
in actual fact
this is certifiably the worst pizza I've ever had
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Recent Examples of certifiably
Each suite is different, and some are certifiably quirky.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
There’s the weekly swarming Twin Peaks run mentioned above; a less crowded ride for female, transgender and nonbinary cyclists; and a leg-burning Presidio dash for certifiably mad cyclists looking to conquer every hill in the national park before sunrise.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
There is certifiably documentary material from 65 years ago incorporated into Tristan Forever, black and white footage shot in 1961 when a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of all the island’s residents, who were relocated to the UK.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
That Walt was certifiably crazy.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Eventually — after a certifiably awesome slow-mo shot of Kristina in the mud followed by two massive and equally entertaining wipe-outs — all the players made it through the obstacle course and onto the platform for the puzzle.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Others argue that the protocol in place now for working farmers to transition to certifiably organic is not only complicated but also risky.
—Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
There’s the weekly swarming Twin Peaks run mentioned above; a less crowded ride for female, transgender and nonbinary cyclists; and a leg-burning Presidio dash for certifiably mad cyclists looking to conquer every hill in the national park before sunrise.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
There is certifiably documentary material from 65 years ago incorporated into Tristan Forever, black and white footage shot in 1961 when a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of all the island’s residents, who were relocated to the UK.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
That Walt was certifiably crazy.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Eventually — after a certifiably awesome slow-mo shot of Kristina in the mud followed by two massive and equally entertaining wipe-outs — all the players made it through the obstacle course and onto the platform for the puzzle.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Others argue that the protocol in place now for working farmers to transition to certifiably organic is not only complicated but also risky.
—Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiably
Adverb
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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If Louis’s self-mythology took the form of a prestige-TV period piece, then Lestat’s takes the form of some truly experimental, gonzo TV storytelling.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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There’s also doubts over whether many of the job cut announcements so far have truly been related to AI.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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But fear not, the exchange actually goes quite well!—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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But not as great as the day the Knicks could actually win it all.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Narvaez is the best defensive catcher of the bunch and has been great against lefties, but Wong has seen his playing time really dry up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Finding the police at our place, then, wasn’t really a surprise, and my pulse returned to its usual rhythm, oddly calmed by the fact that the dread had finally left my heart.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Certifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiably. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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