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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Recent Examples of certificate
Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But Scottish officials then issued new guidance stating that the definition of woman included someone with a gender recognition certificate.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Within the next two years, changes will take effect in the law governing the all-important family registry certificates that every Japanese citizen must hold.
—Hikari Hida, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Applying for a citizenship certificate can open the door to full legal status, employment, and access to healthcare in Canada.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But Scottish officials then issued new guidance stating that the definition of woman included someone with a gender recognition certificate.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
How to make the move: Germany’s skilled worker visa allows certain individuals with a qualifying degree or certificate a six-month window to search for employment in their area of qualification.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Within the next two years, changes will take effect in the law governing the all-important family registry certificates that every Japanese citizen must hold.
—Hikari Hida, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
Noun
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Networking requires no special training, no certification, no great expense.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Prioritize ethical sourcing through Fair Trade or B Corp certification.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since 2018, the property has been the Caribbean's first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Districts are already required to certify their compliance with existing federal law, something Gallagher noted in her ruling.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Her boyfriend was hoping to raise over $227,000 to help charter a medical air ambulance back to Germany, since a normal flight was not her safest option.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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You’re also permitted to write off a certain amount of loss due to disaster, reducing your tax burden.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951, in the wake of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s four terms in office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the invasion would be reserved, not ratified, as Trump and Vance and Putin are seeking.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The survey was distributed to 60 organizations accredited by Assistance Dogs International throughout North America, Europe and Oceania.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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That leadership post with the AZA, a nonprofit group that serves as an accrediting body for zoos and aquariums, was noticed by Houston Zoo leaders.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Without colleagues to validate their contributions or provide feedback, many retirees struggle to maintain their sense of relevance and value.—
Lorraine Wiseman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The state is required to validate the information using relevant databases, including records at the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Social Security Administration.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This could be done by sanctioning the oil exported from the western-facing ports in Ust-Luga, Primorsk, on the Baltic Sea, as well as Novorossiysk on the Black Sea.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Ferrone sanctioned their requests, according to the indictment.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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