as in certifications
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Recent Examples of certificates
Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
In 10 of those cases, or 33%, one or more of the elevators had expired certificates of operation.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Madison College and Moraine Park Technical College launched associate, certificates and vocational programs under the pilot.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
The council also awarded the three surfers from San Clemente with Recognition of Bravery certificates.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The facility lacked staff with a valid food safety certificates or food handler cards.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Mica in a statement said the organization over the years has awarded AES several health and safety achievement certificates for companies with exceptional safety records.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
There have been two instances of educators having their teaching certificates revoked for posting about Charlie Kirk, according to the Department of Education.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Certificates of proficiency were up 22% year to year, continuing an upward trend that dates back four years, while technical certificates remain consistent, Hazelwood explained Friday during a meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board at Arkansas State University-Beebe.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
In 10 of those cases, or 33%, one or more of the elevators had expired certificates of operation.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Madison College and Moraine Park Technical College launched associate, certificates and vocational programs under the pilot.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
The council also awarded the three surfers from San Clemente with Recognition of Bravery certificates.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The facility lacked staff with a valid food safety certificates or food handler cards.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Mica in a statement said the organization over the years has awarded AES several health and safety achievement certificates for companies with exceptional safety records.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
There have been two instances of educators having their teaching certificates revoked for posting about Charlie Kirk, according to the Department of Education.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
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Global sustainability efforts risk fragmentation, with overlapping certifications and inconsistent standards.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The entire complex has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is in the process of obtaining WELL and LEED certifications.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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But Sia filed her own documents on Tuesday, countering Bernad's claims as to her sobriety, questioning his own, and leveling a new, incendiary allegation.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the former couple has come to an agreement regarding custody for their 22-month-old son Halo Saint.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tier 1 permits cost $40 per quarter or $144 annually, while Tier 2 permits cost $60 per quarter or $216 annually.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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That perspective validates the intrigue for Crochet's future in Boston.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our partnership with Fox Entertainment validates that vision and gives us the scale and creative firepower to accelerate it.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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