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certified

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verb

past tense of certify
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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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Recent Examples of certified
Adjective
The man is a certified genius who deeply understands Bitcoin. Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 The space also offers cooking classes, music, art installations and a certified DJ and music production academy. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Verb
Each supplier part for each car must be certified and traceable. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 To help with this problem, some dietary supplement companies are certified by a third-party company to confirm the ingredients and amounts. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for certified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
  • This is world-building at a scale previously unthinkable, turning thousands of data points into an authentic, explorable universe for visitors of the sunshine state. 5.
    Kristen M. O’Hara, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Those in attendance will be treated to authentic Philly water ice and waterfront views from a sky-high Ferris wheel to exclusive premiums from the school’s Lost and Found.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • What matters is whether genuine compatibility exists beneath the obsession.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 July 2025
  • Despite the lighthearted framing of the post, many comments conveyed genuine sadness or guilt—often about animals taken on without fully understanding the commitment involved.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • However, in the most recent update, the conglomerate affirmed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will run point as producers for the forthcoming installment.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Moody’s downgraded a long-term issue, affirmed a short-term one and changed the outlook to stable from negative.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.
    Maria Yagoda, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • The appraisal was not crude, but rather honest and profound.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 July 2025

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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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