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 Each suite is different, and some are certifiably quirky. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 That Walt was certifiably crazy. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiably
  1. very
  2. truly
  3. actually
  4. really
Adverb
  • Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The truly remarkable thing about this country is its ingenious ability—through elections, immigration, freedom of speech, and economic mobility—to constantly remake itself.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Definition of truly
Adverb
  • For more on how to build a yard your dog will actually use, check out this guide to dog-friendly backyard features worth investing in.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it.
    — William Earl, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • However, none of them will really turn heads like the Tetra, or offer anything resembling a rear suspension.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Here is everything to know about how common anxiety in dogs really is, what the research says about scent work and how to start using it at home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of really

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“Certifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiably. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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