as in authentic
being exactly as appears or as claimed
presumably his chauffeured limousine qualifies him as certified big shot
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1
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
Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The author is studying for the July California bar exam and is a certified Pilates instructor.
—Erica Holopainen, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
To help with this problem, some dietary supplement companies are certified by a third-party company to confirm the ingredients and amounts.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Yet there are no certified GFCI outlets in the US designed for use with devices that consume power, like a blender, and those that generate it, like a balcony solar setup.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The author is studying for the July California bar exam and is a certified Pilates instructor.
—Erica Holopainen, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Verb
Each supplier part for each car must be certified and traceable.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
To help with this problem, some dietary supplement companies are certified by a third-party company to confirm the ingredients and amounts.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified
Adjective
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Their authentic content can amplify your message more effectively than traditional ads.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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The program represents a strategic play to capture the increasingly valuable Gen Z and Alpha generation markets through authentic local storytelling with global appeal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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That genuine moment became a symbol of love, sacrifice and something deeper — breaking generational cycles.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Listen actively to the client's concerns, demonstrating genuine empathy for their position.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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However, in the most recent update, the conglomerate affirmed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will run point as producers for the forthcoming installment.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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Moody’s downgraded a long-term issue, affirmed a short-term one and changed the outlook to stable from negative.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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So much of it feels like a fever dream, to be honest, being in Singapore.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certified. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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