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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
To address this, Ibrahim explained the school district currently has six full-time equivalent staff members to step in as regular substitutes or certified teachers.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The company says the phone is certified to remain flat for more than 600,000 folds.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sending this type of formal letter — preferably by certified mail — can immediately limit future contact.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
To address this, Ibrahim explained the school district currently has six full-time equivalent staff members to step in as regular substitutes or certified teachers.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Final results will not be certified until 10 days or more after the election.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The company says the phone is certified to remain flat for more than 600,000 folds.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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Still, the enthusiasm from the stage felt genuine, as did their love for Minneapolis.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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That combination — genuine suffering refracted through dark humor, hardship worn lightly — is exactly what American audiences are finding so alluring in Korean stories right now.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Because coverage is guaranteed, people do not have to agonize every year over choosing a health plan based on countless variables.—
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Federal employees are guaranteed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, according to a 2019 law.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Next-gen atomic clock The breakthrough in miniaturisation is enabled by a quantum-optical technique known as coherent population trapping, which replaces the bulkier microwave-cavity approach used in traditional atomic clocks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Apple noted that DarkSword doesn't appear to work on iPhones that've enabled Lockdown Mode, which users can turn on to prevent spyware threats at the cost of disabling certain features.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The news was confirmed in a post on Brendon’s verified Instagram on Friday.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The news was confirmed in a post on Brendon’s verified Instagram on Friday, which was also shared with The Hollywood Reporter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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What began as a single restaurant has grown into a four-location staple known for its authentic Cuban cuisine.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios announced the £50 million project on Friday, working with Minecraft creators to build an authentic experience for the global community of fans.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the EPA repealed the endangerment finding, which affirmed the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions and underpinned the agency’s ability to regulate those emissions from vehicles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The provision, first authorized in 2008, was last renewed for two years in 2024 after a series of abuses by the FBI led it to the brink of expiration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The incident temporarily allowed employees to access sensitive data they were not authorized to view, but the issue has since been resolved.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
19 Mar. 2026
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The official contribution limits are also confirmed at the IRS contribution limits page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tina Fey will host the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK on March 21, with English band Wet Leg as the musical guest, broadcaster Sky TV confirmed Monday.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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