as in certifications
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 certificates
Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
BridgeDetroit reviewed 344 pollution control tax exemption certificates that manufacturers applied for since 2015 and analyzed exemptions for nearly $9 billion of equipment and property meant to curb pollution.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The cuts will phase out four master’s programs, two undergraduate majors and 25 undergraduate minors, along with over 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The city issued permits for 2,629 housing units in 2025, including 1,269 affordable units, and issued 6,800 new business certificates.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The eatery scored 87 and received final notice for employees not having food handler certificates, and a second notice to fix the warming station.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Two walls are adorned with an array of Grammy certificates and platinum records.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Historical paintings don’t come with certificates; experts are increasingly hesitant to express complete certainty, for fear of litigation or reputational damage should they be proven wrong.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
In a nice touch, all reseller plans use NVMe storage, LiteSpeed web servers, 30-day backups, free SSL certificates for all clients, malware scanning and removal, and firewalls for enhanced security.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Birth certificates are not always readily available either.
—Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
BridgeDetroit reviewed 344 pollution control tax exemption certificates that manufacturers applied for since 2015 and analyzed exemptions for nearly $9 billion of equipment and property meant to curb pollution.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The cuts will phase out four master’s programs, two undergraduate majors and 25 undergraduate minors, along with over 40 graduate and undergraduate certificates.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The city issued permits for 2,629 housing units in 2025, including 1,269 affordable units, and issued 6,800 new business certificates.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The eatery scored 87 and received final notice for employees not having food handler certificates, and a second notice to fix the warming station.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Two walls are adorned with an array of Grammy certificates and platinum records.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Historical paintings don’t come with certificates; experts are increasingly hesitant to express complete certainty, for fear of litigation or reputational damage should they be proven wrong.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
In a nice touch, all reseller plans use NVMe storage, LiteSpeed web servers, 30-day backups, free SSL certificates for all clients, malware scanning and removal, and firewalls for enhanced security.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
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On top of that, many reputable retailers can provide certifications by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), proving their trustworthiness.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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The use of emergency certifications, shortened timelines, and limits on testimony all move us further away from the open and transparent government our residents deserve.—
State Sen. Tony Hwang,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Romello Edward Lloyd, 29, was charged with two counts each of threats of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to documents filed in Stearns County on Tuesday.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Instead of relying on teams to gather reports and insights, the AI can access internal data, documents, and communications directly to provide answers and recommendations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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This tops the 5% quarterly cap the fund permits.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Current league policy only permits teams to trade picks as far as three years into the future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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For people struggling with delusional disorders, a system that consistently validates their beliefs may weaken their ability to conduct internal reality checks.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Long-range missile test validates strategic system The Glory Trip 255 mission paired a Minuteman III missile with two unarmed test reentry vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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