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
Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Gabriel also said food manufacturers may be incentivized to change their ingredients to qualify for California’s certified seal.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the appeals, by Steve Elster on behalf of Friends of Walnut Creek and those living near the project site, argued that the development shouldn’t qualify as a Builder’s Remedy project because it was submitted after the city submitted its final Housing Element that was then certified.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Roles available at the Lexington facility range from production welders and assembly technicians to certified welding inspectors, commissioning test operators, quality technicians, overhaul technicians, painters, straighteners, and transportation equipment operators.
—Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Gabriel also said food manufacturers may be incentivized to change their ingredients to qualify for California’s certified seal.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The story is based on Green Day’s real-life adventures while living in a van before the success of Dookie, their 1994 Grammy-winning major label debut album that has since been certified as double-diamond.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the appeals, by Steve Elster on behalf of Friends of Walnut Creek and those living near the project site, argued that the development shouldn’t qualify as a Builder’s Remedy project because it was submitted after the city submitted its final Housing Element that was then certified.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
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If that feeds through into hotter Consumer Price Index prints, the Fed's path to cutting gets narrower, and a hike becomes a genuine possibility rather than a fringe scenario.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Brown, who serves as executive chair of the BetterUp Center for Daring Leadership, says trust is earned in small, consistent moments when leaders show genuine interest in their employees’ lives.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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One night where everything is on the line and nothing is guaranteed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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This structure enabled incremental development, broad participation, and diversity of ownership over time.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The long operational life claimed for the device depends on the half-life of Nickel-63, but real-world performance will depend on efficiency, shielding, and integration constraints, which have not been independently verified.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2026
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Romvari films Sasha’s efforts by combining authentic documentary elements—the adult Sasha’s interviews with real-life psychologists and social workers—and scenes featuring dramatic monologues of a rare poetic sublimity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding mentions of Ukraine, Russia, Israel and Palestine affirmed his willingness to go beyond theory and apply doctrine to what’s happening to people around the world.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Last month, the Colorado Court of Appeals largely affirmed the lower court’s ruling, while keeping a window of hope open for the plaintiffs.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The policy would not apply to emergency personnel and authorized city workers and contractors, officials said in the announcement, which was also posted on Facebook.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jesse’s family had authorized donating his body to science.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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When reached by phone, an employee at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Dantzer is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail, and that he is set to appear before a judge on Wednesday, April 14.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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An independent investigation later confirmed that his phone had been compromised by Pegasus spyware in 2020.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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