as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
What if true confidence wasn’t about external validation but about deep emotional security?
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Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
The team's results are important validation for the LEWIS project, which has thus far doubled the number of UDGs that have been analyzed spectroscopically.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
For both founders, seed-strapping came with the perks of being backed by venture capital — such as validation, social-proofing, mentorship and resources — but without the dilution and the loss of control over the startup.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
This may involve practicing self-affirmation, setting healthy boundaries, and working on internal validation rather than seeking approval from others.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
The team's results are important validation for the LEWIS project, which has thus far doubled the number of UDGs that have been analyzed spectroscopically.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
For both founders, seed-strapping came with the perks of being backed by venture capital — such as validation, social-proofing, mentorship and resources — but without the dilution and the loss of control over the startup.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
This may involve practicing self-affirmation, setting healthy boundaries, and working on internal validation rather than seeking approval from others.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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Neymar’s return to Santos has not been treated by some as a glorious homecoming, but rather as a symbol of disappointment, another piece of evidence to support the idea that his career has been… if not a failure, certainly a bit of a letdown.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hochman announced Friday he's asked the court to deny the brothers' habeas corpus petition, arguing the new evidence isn't credible or admissible.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Those three or four days in Paris of fantastical designs are the pinnacle of creativity — and proof that fashion can, indeed, at times approach the level of art.—
James Fallon,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Fiat 124 Sport Spider is also proof that an Italian car doesn’t have to be a Ferrari to be beautiful.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Judge Victoria Rossetti ruled Thursday that victim witnesses can be in the courtroom during the trial, agreeing with prosecutors that their testimony wouldn’t be materially affected by hearing the testimony of others.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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There is a certain kind of language in the testimonies of Coco ambush victims that was echoed in the Pelicot trial.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The menu is a testament to their culinary prowess, with every dish being insanely delicious.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their unwavering support and belief in my new firm has been meaningful and is a testament to their leadership.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Last week, Kennedy vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases, despite promises not to change it during his confirmation hearings.—
Amanda Seitz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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In his confirmation hearings, Bongino's boss Patel promised his GOP hostages that the deputy director would be a career FBI officer, not a podcaster who hasn't worked in law enforcement of any kind in 13 years.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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