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
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
College officials will talk about degree programs and certificates, enrollment, scholarships, financial aid, and clubs and organizations on campus.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
For Perry and his classmates, the certificates represent much more than technical achievement.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
But that growth came down almost entirely to rising interest in community colleges and undergraduate certificates, where enrollment massively outnumbered that at traditional four-year universities.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
In Escambia County in Florida, the housing finance authority hands out 20% credit certificates to first-time buyers.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Tribal governments have advised tribal members to carry tribal identification cards, certificates of degree of Indian blood or other official documentation.
—Mary Steurer, States Newsroom, 14 Jan. 2026
Board members, family and recipients posed for photos after receiving certificates.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the first certificates of occupancy have recently been issued in the Palisades and Altadena, many survivors remained in temporary housing, and some elderly residents have been unable to rebuild.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
The bar asked for three batches of documents — lawsuits, detailed descriptions of the abuse and certificates from mental health professionals, which is a requirement for older victims under state law.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
College officials will talk about degree programs and certificates, enrollment, scholarships, financial aid, and clubs and organizations on campus.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
For Perry and his classmates, the certificates represent much more than technical achievement.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
But that growth came down almost entirely to rising interest in community colleges and undergraduate certificates, where enrollment massively outnumbered that at traditional four-year universities.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
In Escambia County in Florida, the housing finance authority hands out 20% credit certificates to first-time buyers.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Tribal governments have advised tribal members to carry tribal identification cards, certificates of degree of Indian blood or other official documentation.
—Mary Steurer, States Newsroom, 14 Jan. 2026
Board members, family and recipients posed for photos after receiving certificates.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the first certificates of occupancy have recently been issued in the Palisades and Altadena, many survivors remained in temporary housing, and some elderly residents have been unable to rebuild.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
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Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 Makes History Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 has officially become the first album in history to rack up four diamond certifications.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Court filings show that even after she was sworn in, Henderson submitted eight additional certifications around June 2021.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Deciding to pause operations this year jeopardized Martin's accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission [HLC], an independent agency that certifies the quality of colleges and universities nationwide.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Cumming said the city's information technology department also abruptly cut off part of her office administrator's access, including the ability to see who else in city government may be looking at whistleblower complaints and documents related to ethics investigations.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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His eyes strained to decipher the hurriedly ornate calligraphy, which often bled to the other side of the sheet, making the documents even harder to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Understand what a warrant permits ICE doesn’t need a warrant to access areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies and parking lots.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a release, Delta said its teams plan to resume operations as long as the weather permits.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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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In a perfect world, data from research stations validates observations from above.—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Within Orthodox circles in Argentina, preparatory stages for conversion may take place in the country, but the beit din, or rabbinical court, that validates them operates in Israel.—
Juan Melamed,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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