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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
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The building did not yet have a temporary certificate of occupancy, and construction was still ongoing in and around the grounds.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 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
Through the post-secondary program, Tran will also graduate from Dakota County Technical College with an associate degree in construction management, while Sonterre will complete a sales specialist certificate at DCTC.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The building did not yet have a temporary certificate of occupancy, and construction was still ongoing in and around the grounds.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 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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The Peace Officers Standards and Training, which governs law enforcement licensing in California, is reviewing Josett's certification.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The association has partnered since 2024 with EduClasses, which has bilingual classes for food-handler certifications.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ali said that figure would rise to over 200 if counting restaurants that are halal but not certified by agencies.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In late March, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk certified the initiative.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both VLCCs are chartered by Unipec, the trading arm of Chinese energy giant Sinopec, according to the data.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Prices can start around $1,295 per seat—which is still significantly less than chartering a full jet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bill, which has passed the state Assembly, will permit the government to discriminate in all aspects of K-12 education and some aspects of colleges and universities, except for admissions and enrollment.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Any additional charges must be authorized by your original contract or permitted under applicable law.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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It also must be ratified by membership.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Writers Guild of America East members at CBS News 24/7 have ratified a three-year contract, with salary increases and AI protections.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Teachers are still being hired, and Colar added that the school has been accredited by Christian Schools International.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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The macro data is beginning to validate what the KPMG index measures at the organizational level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In many ways, Liang felt validated.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Professor Gary Fields said that the two professors were not the only ones whose protests have been sanctioned by the university in recent years.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Tatakov and Nikolaev are listed as participants via the Intrada Ensemble; the ensemble’s seven other members are not sanctioned.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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