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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Located on Colorado’s Western Slope, surrounded by the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area, the property doubles as a certified organic orchard.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
Beneath the wave’s peak emerged a certified 3-carat brilliant-cut diamond, a subtle reference to Mount Fuji, visible in the original composition.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Located on Colorado’s Western Slope, surrounded by the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area, the property doubles as a certified organic orchard.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Verb
The social spaces and coach lounges began disappearing so the airlines could cram in more passengers—including into the upper deck, which became certified for passenger seating during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), critics question whether Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end decades of conflict in the mineral-rich east are driven by genuine security concerns.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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However, the drama and comedy series categories are guaranteed to have eight nominees each, regardless of the total number of entries.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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America’s next president, and the class of senators elected this November, seem all but guaranteed to face the politically perilous task of addressing Social Security’s imminent insolvency before the end of their term.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This investment needs to be enabled via structural changes to the financial system.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Due to Climate Change Rising temperatures and resilient grapes have enabled Denmark and Sweden to produce unique wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Rather than scaling software, their approach focuses on overcoming physical bottlenecks—verified by the laws of physics—to build the foundational architecture for the broader space economy.—
Alexandra Vidyuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Star-Telegram verified 15 town halls, among many other community events, from 2023 to 2025.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Jim would be noticed for his authentic performance, and his career as a character actor was launched.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Made with a simple combination of authentic Greek ingredients including Greek vodka, extra virgin olive oil, and a custom Afrala sea salt solution, the cocktail highlights quality and authenticity.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The court affirmed Cichuniec’s conviction for second-degree assault related to the unlawful administration of drugs, leaving that conviction intact, the decision states.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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In Congress, Simon affirmed her positions as a member of the new generation of progressives in the House of Representatives from her predecessor and mentor, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Clayton, should he be confirmed by the Senate, would replace top housing official Bill Pulte, whose pending appointment as interim director has led to a congressional stalemate over a controversial spy program authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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In his second term, Cleveland supported the gold standard, prevented the annexation of Hawaii, and authorized the use of Federal troops to end the Pullman Strike.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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