certifiably

adverb

as in very
in actual fact this is certifiably the worst pizza I've ever had

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Recent Examples of certifiably Either way, it’s certifiably woven into the city’s subculture, much like a decades-old dive bar or public monument meeting point. — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 Each suite is different, and some are certifiably quirky. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 There’s the weekly swarming Twin Peaks run mentioned above; a less crowded ride for female, transgender and nonbinary cyclists; and a leg-burning Presidio dash for certifiably mad cyclists looking to conquer every hill in the national park before sunrise. — Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 There is certifiably documentary material from 65 years ago incorporated into Tristan Forever, black and white footage shot in 1961 when a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of all the island’s residents, who were relocated to the UK. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 That Walt was certifiably crazy. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 Eventually — after a certifiably awesome slow-mo shot of Kristina in the mud followed by two massive and equally entertaining wipe-outs — all the players made it through the obstacle course and onto the platform for the puzzle. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025 Others argue that the protocol in place now for working farmers to transition to certifiably organic is not only complicated but also risky. — Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiably
  1. very
  2. truly
  3. actually
  4. really
Adverb
  • For example, because of their own home-buying timeline, a seller may need to close very quickly or may need more time than usual.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • These songs are very evidently arranged, with ticklish, left-field grooves and tight pockets—never too tight for the persistent, puckish charm, the elbow-nudging glee.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Reid was truly impressive in all facets and a guy Hornets fans are really going to like.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Daniella choreographing contemporary is always a treat, but this one is truly stunning.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • Everybody wants to bring back trip-hop, but no one remembers how filthy Dummy actually sounds.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For once, the senseless rioting in Springfield is correct, because Marge, along with Patty and Selma, are actually witches.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • And yet 59% of the Hornets’ shots came from three-point range — this is a team that really never stops shooting them, for better or for worse.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Loves, cities, and musical genres may change, but that girl who felt left out has never really stopped writing.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of really

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“Certifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiably. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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