CERTIFIED Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

certified 1 of 2

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

Godzilla Minus Zero is 91% certified fresh to Godzilla Minus One‘s 99% fresh with critics. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 Sam Miele, chair of the Compassionate Care Coalition – led by the Massachusetts Citizens for Life and Massachusetts Family Action, said the group dropped off 113,477 signatures certified by local clerks with Galvin’s office on Friday. — State House News Service, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certified

Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified

Adjective

The 2012 edition showed us there was genuine appetite for Dracula in audio, and that the epistolary structure of letters and diary entries actually works beautifully when performed by multiple voices.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
The organizations that succeed over the next decade will likely have invested in a culture that breeds adaptability through genuine empathy, honest communication and support.

— Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of genuine

Verb

The next four games, which Willis is guaranteed to miss while on IR, come against the Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills, the New York Jets and Denver Broncos.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
This year the Irish are guaranteed a spot if they’re ranked in the top 12 by the CFP committee for what will be the last year of the 12-team postseason.

— Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of guaranteed

Verb

The restructuring enabled Centric to eliminate about $700 million in debt.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Advertisement The electricity monopoly model has failed, unable to reconcile central planning and private profits with electricity democracy enabled by modern technology.

— John Farrell, Time, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of enabled

Adjective

Pocho’s Mexican Grill stirred up quite the buzz across social media as an authentic Mexican alternative for the national chain.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with their new bánh mì and bubble tea restaurant, Vietopia.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of authentic

Verb

The authority to do so was affirmed in a landmark 1909 Supreme Court case which held that companies can be held criminally liable for unlawful acts carried out by personnel acting within the scope of their employment.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the convictions and sentences in 2004.

— Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 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

So far under the president's second term, the Senate has confirmed 57 judges, which include 10 appeals court judges, 46 district judges and one member of the Court of International Trade.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Blashill confirmed reports that Byram recently has seen a specialist for his injury, the details of which remain unknown.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026