CERTIFIED Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsər-tə-ˌfīd

Definition of certified

as in genuine

being exactly as appears or as claimed presumably his chauffeured limousine qualifies him as certified big shot

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certified

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verb

past tense of certify

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

Adjective

Harvey was a certified flight instructor who worked for Gibson Aviation Services, Johnson said. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Those who need to mail their return should ask a postal worker for a manual postmark, or send it via certified mail. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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That same year, the company also became Halal certified through the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 In some cases, the selection of a POA must be certified as a bank officer in the state where the principal is a resident, or be on the financial firm’s standard form. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for certified

Recent Examples of Synonyms for certified

Adjective

Net-net, this is a genuine improvement for the customers of everything.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The real question is whether the F 450 RR can deliver enough character and genuine riding pleasure to justify its premium positioning, particularly when the middleweight sportbike segment is getting increasingly crowded.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of genuine

Verb

When the Brewers and Rays meet in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, a first-time champion will be guaranteed.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Because Shirts is running unopposed, he’s guaranteed to be reelected to the same seat for a term starting in January.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of guaranteed

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Space42’s other major differentiator, according to Sabbagh, is its strategy to bring satellite communications, Earth observation, and AI-enabled analysis together within a single business.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
That flexibility, whether enabled by SSTs or other controls, could lower costs and speed up grid connections.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of enabled

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Supporting this remarkable local treasure offers a rare chance to experience authentic culinary artistry from a true master.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
One guy painted all the signs in town One thing that gave Stars Hollow that authentic feel?

— Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of authentic

Verb

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss the case.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Achane for the season and have been without top wide receiver Caleb Douglas the past three games, coach Jeff Hafley affirmed Monday that Willis remains the starting quarterback.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirmed

Verb

The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won't include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to reporters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won’t include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to reporters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026