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
Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Rachael Burns is a certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 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
There are six Democrats, two Republicans and one person with no party preference in that race, according to the California Secretary of State’s list of certified candidates.
—Andrew Graham
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Rachael Burns is a certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 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
Adjective
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The sterling silver and gold vermeil versions use cubic zirconia, while the 14-karat gold one is made with genuine diamonds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The handles are weighted and ergonomic without being bulky, and the heads are thin enough to actually get under food—like a delicate omelet—which is a genuine problem with thicker silicone spatulas.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rain is anticipated Saturday, though it’s not guaranteed all of Georgia will see it before the end of the month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Juan Carlos Thola Duran, 59, admitted Monday to leading a scheme that enabled organized theft crews with a majority traveling from South America to help carry out burglaries, retail thefts and fraud in Southern California and across multiple states, according to federal prosecutors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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What social structures enabled Musk and his peers to acquire so much power, such that their messianic techno-reactionary futurism is a real threat rather than just fodder for b-rate science fiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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
Adjective
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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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The sovereign rating was affirmed at Baa1.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the hearing, Republicans on the panel also affirmed that Fed independence is crucial.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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The potential deal has been shared with various creditor groups, according to the people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the talks.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a law enforcement source who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, Cardenas was believed to have been inducted into the Mexican Mafia around 2022.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kirk confirmed the offseason work paid off.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The regulatory filing, released last week, states that Warsh would stop working as an adviser for the private investment firm of billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller and divest some of his holdings if he is confirmed as Fed chair.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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