as in authentic
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 authorized
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
Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
The car was certified by Lamborghini in 2014 and has been on display at the Lamborghini museum in Sant’Agata since 2021.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That can be done through a process server, law enforcement, a friend or relative or certified mail.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to reports, Lee will officially be sworn into office after the election results have been certified.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
The car was certified by Lamborghini in 2014 and has been on display at the Lamborghini museum in Sant’Agata since 2021.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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Their skin is clearer, more radiant; their hair is fuller; their glow feels authentic.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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It’s designed to ensure that your printer uses only authentic HP ink, which costs more than $10,000 a gallon (really).—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This rich and subtly-sweet cocktail is guaranteed to warm you up, no matter the weather.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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But even in an industry this transient there are some things that will never change, and Gur’s rare combination of commercial nous and creative flair are guaranteed to be on trend, year after year.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several have authorized pharmacists to administer the COVID vaccine and/or have required insurers to cover the cost.—
Jaimie Seaton,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Mavic 4 Pro is not available from DJI or authorized retail partners in the States, and while the Air 3S is listed on its virtual storefront, it's been out of stock continuously for a similar interval.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Pentagon affirmed the documents' authenticity but would not comment on them.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Todd Davis, the plaintiff attorney who represented the Ku family, affirmed that sentiment Friday.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The quality, consistency, presentation and experience Macallan offers to its customers is what has enabled it to become so desirable.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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That enabled the attackers to perform Kerberoasting, a form of attack that Wyden said the attackers used to pivot from the contractor laptop directly to the crown jewel of Ascension’s network security.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in 1985 confirmed the threat.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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