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
Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Those cases are believed to be centered at Ave Maria University, according to Anthony Musingo, a certified physician assistant at the Mater Dei Clinic in Ave Maria.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Georgia officials audited and certified the results following the election, and numerous lawsuits challenging the election results in the state were rejected by the courts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
High Hygiene Standards All hair transplant surgeons need to perform all medical procedures in certified medical facilities that adhere to rigorous hygiene protocols.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Those cases are believed to be centered at Ave Maria University, according to Anthony Musingo, a certified physician assistant at the Mater Dei Clinic in Ave Maria.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
State law requires candidacy forms to be certified by a notary public or other officials, including all employees of the Election Division.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Georgia officials audited and certified the results following the election, and numerous lawsuits challenging the election results in the state were rejected by the courts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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The new telescope represents a genuine leap toward accessible professional astronomy, stripping away the technical barriers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The strength of the Premier League has never been more evident, with each side posing a genuine threat to take points off each other.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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None of his $16-million base salary is guaranteed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, simple material upgrades—like switching to a better insulating oil—enabled significantly higher energy storage capacity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Its 127-year lineage was verified by the pristine ‘1899’ cork marking, incredibly still visible through the glass — bearing the identical, historical font of the Domaine itself.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The university said a mechanical contractor verified the system was safely shut down, and the school's maintenance team will coordinate with the fire department Thursday morning to conduct a thorough final inspection prior to the building reopening.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Is there an authentic rationale and reason and a connection with your meaningful, authentic connection with your brand, your audience, and that celebrity?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Austrian Airlines brings the charm of the Alpine countryside to its Business Class, which features lie-flat beds and an onboard chef to put the finishing touches on your authentic menu.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Certainly, multiple federal circuit courts have affirmed the right of the public to film law enforcement.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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A couple of decades’ worth of pressure later, the Supreme Court’s Heller decision affirmed a much broader right to gun ownership than the previous generation’s NRA would have dared thought achievable.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to law enforcement sources not authorized to discuss the case publicly, there was evidence that someone had forced their way inside her Tucson home.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ivory mentioned that a similar pipe failure last summer caused more than $1 million in damage and said recent site visits have confirmed that these breakdowns are recurring and structural, not accidental.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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An exact launch date for these upcoming Nike Air Force 1 MIT SP1 sneakers has not been confirmed, but the pairs are both expected to be released during spring ’26.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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