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
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
It was issued two certificates of occupancy by the city in 2021.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Fledgling entrepreneurs fell over each other to position themselves as the vendors of the newest, hottest, most effective, most trustworthy certificates of removed CO2.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
But it can also be funded through financial tools such as certificates of participation, which allow outside investors to provide funding up front and later receive a return on their investment through rental income.
—Jeff Kruth, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Consider adding to your skills by taking free and inexpensive upskilling courses like Google’s career certificates.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
None require education beyond an associate degree, though many require postsecondary certificates or licensure.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Presidential memorial certificates will not be printed.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
It was issued two certificates of occupancy by the city in 2021.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Fledgling entrepreneurs fell over each other to position themselves as the vendors of the newest, hottest, most effective, most trustworthy certificates of removed CO2.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
But it can also be funded through financial tools such as certificates of participation, which allow outside investors to provide funding up front and later receive a return on their investment through rental income.
—Jeff Kruth, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Consider adding to your skills by taking free and inexpensive upskilling courses like Google’s career certificates.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
None require education beyond an associate degree, though many require postsecondary certificates or licensure.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Presidential memorial certificates will not be printed.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
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Ravagli underscored that each phase of the project has been audited externally and received the appropriate certifications.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, has earned multiple sustainability certifications thanks to its environmental and social initiatives.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ensuring that citizens in other countries enjoy good health permits their economies to thrive and America’s in turn.—
Robin Lin Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their system uses quantum-resistant cryptography or Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), incorporating that into existing EVM blockchains, to protect data, while a decentralized consensus mechanism validates the security of every device in the network.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The system is currently available in private beta as OpenAI validates its capabilities with early partners.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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