as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
presumably his chauffeured limousine qualifies him as certified big shot
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as in guaranteed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in verified
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
please bring in a doctor's note to certify that you were really sick
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Recent Examples of certified
Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Rachael Burns is a certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the appeals, by Steve Elster on behalf of Friends of Walnut Creek and those living near the project site, argued that the development shouldn’t qualify as a Builder’s Remedy project because it was submitted after the city submitted its final Housing Element that was then certified.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
There are six Democrats, two Republicans and one person with no party preference in that race, according to the California Secretary of State’s list of certified candidates.
—Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Rachael Burns is a certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The story is based on Green Day’s real-life adventures while living in a van before the success of Dookie, their 1994 Grammy-winning major label debut album that has since been certified as double-diamond.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the appeals, by Steve Elster on behalf of Friends of Walnut Creek and those living near the project site, argued that the development shouldn’t qualify as a Builder’s Remedy project because it was submitted after the city submitted its final Housing Element that was then certified.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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The sterling silver and gold vermeil versions use cubic zirconia, while the 14-karat gold one is made with genuine diamonds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The handles are weighted and ergonomic without being bulky, and the heads are thin enough to actually get under food—like a delicate omelet—which is a genuine problem with thicker silicone spatulas.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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One night where everything is on the line and nothing is guaranteed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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This structure enabled incremental development, broad participation, and diversity of ownership over time.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The long operational life claimed for the device depends on the half-life of Nickel-63, but real-world performance will depend on efficiency, shielding, and integration constraints, which have not been independently verified.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Romvari films Sasha’s efforts by combining authentic documentary elements—the adult Sasha’s interviews with real-life psychologists and social workers—and scenes featuring dramatic monologues of a rare poetic sublimity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sovereign rating was affirmed at Baa1.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the hearing, Republicans on the panel also affirmed that Fed independence is crucial.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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The policy would not apply to emergency personnel and authorized city workers and contractors, officials said in the announcement, which was also posted on Facebook.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jesse’s family had authorized donating his body to science.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kirk confirmed the offseason work paid off.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The regulatory filing, released last week, states that Warsh would stop working as an adviser for the private investment firm of billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller and divest some of his holdings if he is confirmed as Fed chair.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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