CERTIFIED Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd

Definition of certified

as in genuine

being exactly as appears or as claimed presumably his chauffeured limousine qualifies him as certified big shot

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certified

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verb

past tense of certify

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

Adjective

Under the California law that goes into effect in January, residents can buy certified panels under 1200 watts and set them up without getting utility approval, which can be onerous. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 This architecture lets the company develop cockpit assistance without replacing existing avionics or modifying certified flight-critical systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

The song has since generated more than a million TikTok video creations and has been certified as triple platinum by the RIAA. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026 The winner is expected to be known and certified in under five hours. — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certified

Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified

Adjective

In an interview and written response, Benson said researchers who take funding from oil companies are motivated not by corporate agendas, but by genuine interest in the work.

— Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.

— Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of genuine

Verb

But in 2003, Republicans in the state legislature resolved, at the urging of Representative Tom DeLay, to redraw the state’s districts all over again in a manner guaranteed to deliver a handful of congressional seats to the Republican Party.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Dimensional, smooth, and an absolute delight to look at, calf hair also brings with it the benefit of longevity, meaning the Coach handbags above are guaranteed to stay in tip-top shape for years (if not decades) on end.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of guaranteed

Verb

Her refusal to be silent enabled her to transform her personal story into a global movement for justice.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
In a new memoir, the legendary reporter names a parade of confidential sources who enabled monumental scoops in The Washington Post and his blockbuster books.

— Craig Whitlock, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of enabled

Verb

According to the investigation, none of the 30 stores could be verified as campaign-operated.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Ask for objective information that can be verified, rather than subjective advice, particularly in high-risk health contexts.

— Robin Brewer, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of verified

Adjective

Perhaps this kind of authentic representation of disabled life could be a fixture that younger generations will one day take for granted.

— Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
The freewheeling discussions on rewatch podcasts also align with how younger consumers prefer to see their favorite celebrities presented — authentic, unvarnished and free of the restraint of public relations handlers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of authentic

Verb

In June, the Alaska Supreme Court affirmed that decision and directed election officials to clearly distinguish the two men.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The treaty affirmed the continued existence of Virginia’s Tribal Nations, acknowledged our relationship with the Crown and recognized our connection to our communities and homelands.

— Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirmed

Verb

Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
An Israeli military official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media or to discuss sensitive operational matters, also confirmed the withdrawal.

— Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of authorized

Verb

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office confirmed Wednesday that its Bureau of Investigations Political Corruption Unit had detained Stockton City Councilmember Brando Villapudua.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026
The regional government of Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll and said another 58 people were receiving medical treatment at hospitals.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026