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as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
a professor who is regarded by his colleagues as a certifiable genius
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as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
raised by a feckless father and a mother who was clearly certifiable
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Recent Examples of certifiable
Isaac Mizrahi has been a certifiable star since the 1995 fashion documentary Unzipped, which then made way for his early-2000s TV talk show, a QVC line, cabaret shows at Café Carlyle, and now his Broadway debut as Amos Hart in Chicago.
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Alicia Kennedy, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Nov. 2022
While the world does host a fair number of certifiable boneheads, most people are alright.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2022
Alex LeVine, co-founder and chief executive of the 2-year-old, L.A.-based vape brand PodTones and a certifiable weed nerd, said there are clues that can be gleaned by digging into a COA’s list of additional cannabinoids and terpenes.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022
The primary recipient of the program's funding have been crisis pregnancy centers, and proponents of the initiative have championed its success in preventing abortions in Texas despite a lack of certifiable outcomes.
—Dan Carson, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022
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Alicia Kennedy, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Nov. 2022
While the world does host a fair number of certifiable boneheads, most people are alright.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2022
Alex LeVine, co-founder and chief executive of the 2-year-old, L.A.-based vape brand PodTones and a certifiable weed nerd, said there are clues that can be gleaned by digging into a COA’s list of additional cannabinoids and terpenes.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022
The primary recipient of the program's funding have been crisis pregnancy centers, and proponents of the initiative have championed its success in preventing abortions in Texas despite a lack of certifiable outcomes.
—Dan Carson, Chron, 1 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifiable
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Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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The flames spark up from genuine lava rocks, creating a luxe vibe.Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
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Beauty Behind the Madness, which turned him from a rising talent to a certified hitmaker, is about to celebrate two full years, or 104 weeks, somewhere on the roster.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before joining UnitedHealth Group, Thompson worked as a certified public accountant at accounting firm PwC, according to his biography on networking site LinkedIn.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
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This is true of baking, and even more so of risotto.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy ensures that the brand remains true to its core values while continuously exploring future development opportunities.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Customers can then access the NFC chip through their mobile phone and will see a verification that indicates the item is an authentic Staple item.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
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Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
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“Certifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifiable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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