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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Morgan Smith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Occupation / Former restaurateur Education / GED certificate Family / Single with four sons
Lauren Boebert was first elected to Congress in 2020 in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
The certificate also listed epilepsy as a condition, though it was not identified as a contributing factor.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Google, for example, offers a $49/month data analytics certificate as part of Grow with Google.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Occupation / Former restaurateur Education / GED certificate Family / Single with four sons
Lauren Boebert was first elected to Congress in 2020 in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Participants will receive an official Kittian RumMaster certificate after completing each lesson.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
The certificate also listed epilepsy as a condition, though it was not identified as a contributing factor.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
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The Mediterranean country was chosen for its technical ability, experience working with polyester, high level of environmental certifications and competitive price point compared to other European countries.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Being Imabari towels, these meet the Japanese certification for pristine product quality, made with 100% pima cotton and a specific quality control process.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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Weeks before his retirement, the Indiana Supreme Court certified Stoner to continue hearing cases on a part-time basis in Marion County through 2025.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fabric is also made wrinkle and fade resistant as well as hypoallergenic and Oeko-Tex certified.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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So in the past few years nonprofits began chartering planes to bring adoptable pets to places that want them.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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The original iteration of Mojaveland ran from 2021 to 2023, but had to close due to accessibility and permitting issues.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Israel’s cabinet ratified the agreement last night, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notably defying his hard-right coalition allies in supporting the deal.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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This integrated setup allows all IDFA Forum accredited guests to attend the Forum Pitches and Producers Connection Presentations.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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In a statement, Martin’s Terra development firm and the owner of the Seaquarium business, the Dolphin Company, said the aquarium will be accredited but will not have marine mammals.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Reddit users rushed to the comment section, validating the original poster’s feelings.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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More high-quality research is needed to validate the effectiveness of cistanche for these benefits.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Daniel’s wife, Caoimhe Robinson, who is not sanctioned, has sold millions of dollars’ worth of property in the Emirates since April, 2022.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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