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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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Recent Examples of certificate
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Adorning the yellow walls were Islamic decorations and a framed certificate awarded by a local school to his 11-year-old son, Yassin.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Jeff Bond, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
And patients are largely left on their own to decipher which certificates hanging on a surgeon’s office wall, or ballyhooed in web advertising, signify appropriate training and which do not.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The diner offers certificates of completion for those who finish the trek, and devised a burger named for the route.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Adorning the yellow walls were Islamic decorations and a framed certificate awarded by a local school to his 11-year-old son, Yassin.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
Curtis Institute of Music Curtis takes a conservatory approach to music education and offers post-secondary-school student diplomas, bachelor of music and professional studies certificates as well as post-baccalaureate diploma and master of music degrees.
—Jeff Bond, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
And patients are largely left on their own to decipher which certificates hanging on a surgeon’s office wall, or ballyhooed in web advertising, signify appropriate training and which do not.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
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Through this certification and training structure, Istanbul Vita Clinic not only performs hair transplant procedures but also contributes to the education of hair transplant doctors, positioning it as a medical and educational center in Turkey.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The same unit number benchmarks used for analog records and singles also apply equally for the Digital Single Awards, with each permanent digital download counted as one unit for certification purposes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In order to be certified for an award, a record company must request sales certification from the RIAA, at which time an audit will commence.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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Every R+Co formula is vegan, hair color-safe, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny certified -- free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrolatum and synthetic dyes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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In another exclusive touch, Lady B can be chartered in tandem with the 82-foot Doc Z, a Viking support yacht that expands the guest list to 17—and adds a spot of sportfishing to the agenda.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Hernandez will continue competing under CIF rules permitting transgender participation and is scheduled to compete Saturday, May 16, before advancing to the CIF finals in Clovis later this month.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Current law permits officers who receive waivers to continue working until age 60, despite the standard mandatory retirement age of 57 or after 20 years of service, whichever comes later.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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The agreement is still being ratified by members of the unions.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified 11 years after Dred Scott, was drafted to repudiate that decision and to prevent the creation of a hereditary class of noncitizens within the United States.—
Jeff Ballou,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau at one point — which more recent customers said encouraged them to move forward with the deals.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Last year’s edition welcomed just over 2,400 professionals accredited from more than 1,500 companies across 65 countries.—
Jennifer Green,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Proof of age is required at check-in to validate this Great Wolf Lodge discount code.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The analyst still read the intelligence, made the judgment call about version pinning and validated the AI agent’s findings and escalations.—
Aqsa Taylor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The latter channel was sanctioned on a number of occasions by French TV watchdog Arcom for disinformation and regularly criticized for a lack of plurality in it guests.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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The organization is still sanctioned by the United Nations, the United Kingdom, Japan and New Zealand, among other countries.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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