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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Located on Colorado’s Western Slope, surrounded by the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area, the property doubles as a certified organic orchard.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
Beneath the wave’s peak emerged a certified 3-carat brilliant-cut diamond, a subtle reference to Mount Fuji, visible in the original composition.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Located on Colorado’s Western Slope, surrounded by the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area, the property doubles as a certified organic orchard.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Verb
The social spaces and coach lounges began disappearing so the airlines could cram in more passengers—including into the upper deck, which became certified for passenger seating during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The actor argued that social media creates the illusion of intimacy while removing the unpredictability that comes with genuine human connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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However, the drama and comedy series categories are guaranteed to have eight nominees each, regardless of the total number of entries.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Some of the most dramatic consequences of the AI revolution are guaranteed to be just as surprising.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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As technological advancement enabled the production of ever-sweeter fruit, cultural changes enabled the appetite for it.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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The sustained gestation the placenta enabled supported larger, more metabolically expensive brains.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Under the new rule proposed by the TSA, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified at a new biometric kiosk system to pass through a checkpoint.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Dec. 2025
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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Malone's country music is described as authentic and inspired by classic country artists, with a focus on live performance and instrumentation.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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McCollum embraces his evolving artistry, prioritizing authentic expression over genre conventions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Management affirmed a low double-digit EPS CAGR through 2027, with mid-single-digit EPS growth expected in the coming year.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Iran also affirmed on Sunday evening that the memorandum of agreement was finalized with the US, adding that it is expected to be signed on Friday in Switzerland.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Here are the leading contenders for full-time roles based on interviews with several sources at CBS News who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Clayton, should he be confirmed by the Senate, would replace top housing official Bill Pulte, whose pending appointment as interim director has led to a congressional stalemate over a controversial spy program authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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Steve Foulkes, a vice president for RCK, confirmed the land trust has the option to buy the site for $10 million by July 31.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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So, when West and Amanda confirmed it, I was stunned.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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