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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Caroline Wilkinson, founder and certified canine behaviorist at Barket Place, explains that doing your research is very important.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Georgia officials audited and certified the results following the election, and numerous lawsuits challenging the election results in the state were rejected by the courts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
To ensure consistent officiating, organizers deployed 242 certified referees.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Caroline Wilkinson, founder and certified canine behaviorist at Barket Place, explains that doing your research is very important.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
State law requires candidacy forms to be certified by a notary public or other officials, including all employees of the Election Division.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Georgia officials audited and certified the results following the election, and numerous lawsuits challenging the election results in the state were rejected by the courts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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The files have created some genuine issues for news organizations, whose ranks are filled with individuals with whom Epstein hoped to forge personal connections.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both players had fists full of each other’s shirts, but the referee pointed to the spot and deemed Akpoguma not to have made a genuine attempt for the ball.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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None of his $16-million base salary is guaranteed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, simple material upgrades—like switching to a better insulating oil—enabled significantly higher energy storage capacity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Its 127-year lineage was verified by the pristine ‘1899’ cork marking, incredibly still visible through the glass — bearing the identical, historical font of the Domaine itself.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The university said a mechanical contractor verified the system was safely shut down, and the school's maintenance team will coordinate with the fire department Thursday morning to conduct a thorough final inspection prior to the building reopening.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Is there an authentic rationale and reason and a connection with your meaningful, authentic connection with your brand, your audience, and that celebrity?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Austrian Airlines brings the charm of the Alpine countryside to its Business Class, which features lie-flat beds and an onboard chef to put the finishing touches on your authentic menu.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.—
Jordan Chiles,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to law enforcement sources not authorized to discuss the case publicly, there was evidence that someone had forced their way inside her Tucson home.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fulton County has also confirmed that some ballots were scanned multiple times during the recount, the affidavit says.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Alvin Peer was confirmed to a five-year term on the Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Tuesday.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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