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
Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Officials said applications are still reviewed under Chapter 17 of the city code, require documentation from licensed professionals such as certified arborists, and may include site visits and post-work inspections to ensure compliance.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The company also certified a custom-Swiss wristwatch for use aboard its upcoming Haven-1 space station.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 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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Rain is anticipated Saturday, though it’s not guaranteed all of Georgia will see it before the end of the month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Juan Carlos Thola Duran, 59, admitted Monday to leading a scheme that enabled organized theft crews with a majority traveling from South America to help carry out burglaries, retail thefts and fraud in Southern California and across multiple states, according to federal prosecutors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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What social structures enabled Musk and his peers to acquire so much power, such that their messianic techno-reactionary futurism is a real threat rather than just fodder for b-rate science fiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine did not comment on the attack, and the claim could not be independently verified by the Associated Press.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Almost everybody is significantly mispriced in credit, or over-verified in credit.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This kind of formation happens best through authentic relationships, which is why grandparents matter now more than ever.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dark rum adds authentic flavor to these bars inspired by the cocktail.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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 potential deal has been shared with various creditor groups, according to the people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the talks.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a law enforcement source who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, Cardenas was believed to have been inducted into the Mexican Mafia around 2022.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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