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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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The film, which tells the true story of an all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII, also saw Kerry Washington take home the Best Actress award in a moment of genuine shock and gratitude.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the film’s dull political edge doesn’t diminish the joy ride’s momentum, nor the flashes of genuine weirdness that keep us guessing.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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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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There will also be a goldfish show with certified judging.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The final draft of the standard is nearly complete and will recommend the following: use of certified cells, proper cell spacing, busbar requirements, and enhanced BMS system.—
John Orlando,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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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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While the first is undeniably true, how accurate is the second?—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Some may worry that setting back your thermostats could end up costing more money, based on the common misconception that furnaces work harder to warm a space back up — but experts say that’s not true.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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The integrity of our legal system depends on accurate information and authentic legal authority.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The tone and grit is authentic to the original show, and the writing never feels too dissimilar.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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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 4 Mar. 2025.
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