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
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The percentage of certified teachers also went up at all schools.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, one member of the group was certified in CPR, authorities said.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The city of Denver, for instance, which collects compost from homes and smaller apartment dwellings, doesn’t take tea bags, coffee filters or certified compostable products such as takeout containers or cups.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The percentage of certified teachers also went up at all schools.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
The single is certified six-times platinum by the RIAA.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, one member of the group was certified in CPR, authorities said.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The tears in Yang’s eyes appeared genuine.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Remember, catching a glimpse of the northern lights is never guaranteed.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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It's loaded with protein and is thickened slightly with crushed tortilla chips and starch from the beans, so it’s guaranteed to satisfy without weighing you down.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Building the drone 3D printing enabled the father-son duo to rapidly build prototypes and switch things up when needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Criticism of Grok escalated in early January after the generative-AI app enabled users to create images of minors wearing minimal clothing.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Videos circulating on social media and verified by The New York Times show the shooting of a woman by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, as well as the moments immediately before and after.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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From the upscale shopping paradise of Bal Harbor to the authentic cultures of Little Havana and Little Haiti, and the contemporary art scene of the Design District, the destination offers a variety of experiences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Smithsonian’s board quickly affirmed its autonomy, but Sajet resigned shortly thereafter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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In an opinion by Circuit Judge Alan David Lourie, the Federal Circuit last week affirmed the TTAB’s decision.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Tuesday night had canceled some 2,000 grants representing nearly $2 billion in funding, according to an administration official with knowledge of the cuts who was not authorized to discuss them publicly.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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The company repurchased $500 million worth of shares in the fourth quarter and announced that its board of directors authorized the purchase of an additional seven million shares under its existing repurchase program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advocates have been at odds with the city for years over the state of their beloved shelter, prompting an audit that confirmed the validity of many of their concerns about mismanagement, operating over capacity and inadequate care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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