as in very
in actual fact
this is certifiably the worst pizza I've ever had
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Recent Examples of certifiably
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.
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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
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
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote that resonates with them, sophomore guard Olivia Olson provided one that truly encapsulates the Wolverines heading into the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In one of their worst outings in a while, the Hornets never truly threatened Boston and dropped a 114-99 decision, despite the Celtics missing one half of their All-Star tandem with Jaylen Brown sitting out.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Marist’s Briggs Corona actually talked with football coaches from Iowa, Purdue, Fresno State and USC about playing that sport for them.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Well, the Iranians actually want to negotiate with Vice President Vance for a couple of reasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Certifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiably. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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