authenticated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of authenticatednext
as in valid

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authenticated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of authenticate
1
as in certified
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real

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as in verified
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticated
  1. valid
  2. certified
  3. verified
  4. confirmed
  5. affirmed
  6. established
  7. actual
  8. genuine
Adjective
  • Lyft is offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now (January 10) until midnight on January 15.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
  • While there are valid concerns about intellectual property, national security, and predatory trade practices from China, upcoming tariff issues require nuanced solutions that don’t punish US industry.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of valid
Verb
  • House Bill 1334 would require the State Board for Educator Certification to waive certification testing fees for teachers working toward getting certified to teach special education or bilingual education.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
  • They’re made with leather sourced from a tannery that is certified by the Leather Working Group (an organization working to promote sustainable practices in the leather industry).
    Neha Tandon, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of certified
Verb
  • While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of verified
Adjective
  • Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Currently there are no confirmed cases of HPAI in Michigan in the last 30 days, as of Dec. 5, according to data from the USDA.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of confirmed
Verb
  • Since the pandemic was affirmed, the WHO reports that around 777 million people have been infected by the virus worldwide.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Since the pandemic was affirmed, the WHO reports that around 777 million people have been infected by the virus worldwide, giving the illness an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of affirmed
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, streetwear’s influence on the broader fashion industry continues as new and established brands aim to carve a niche in the market and home in on their heritage to appeal to a larger customer base.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
  • These Are Whole Foods Market’s Top 10 Food And Beverage Trends For 2025 The 10th anniversary of the annual report is compiled from industry experience, consumer preferences, and collaborative sessions with emerging and established brands.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of established
Adjective
  • But issuing preemptive pardons — for actual or imagined offenses by Trump’s critics that could be investigated or prosecuted by the incoming administration — would stretch the powers of the presidency in untested ways.
    Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Given that the cast had a complex relationship with fame due to their actual names and faces in the film, Toti, Kempf and Christian decided to never release the project to streaming, digital or an easily pirateable physical release.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • When someone in a group chat does have a genuine problem, the dynamic typically doesn’t allow for its discussion.
    Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some delighted in watching the influencer from the polarizing Kardashian family feel less-than-welcome at an awards ceremony honoring genuine artistic talent.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of genuine
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