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
Jean Smart’s aging comic still looking for industry validation and Hannah Einbinder’s needy Gen-Z writer are trapped in an endless cycle of building trust that inevitably gives way to betrayal.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
This game offered a chance to reward a long-suffering fan base with prime-time validation in front of a Monday night home crowd for the first time since 2018 (COVID cardboard South Park cutouts don’t count).
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Instead of seeking validation through scarcity, remind yourself that a healthy relationship is built on a steady, open-hearted connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This institutional endorsement is seen as a validation of Bitcoin's legitimacy and long-term potential.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
This game offered a chance to reward a long-suffering fan base with prime-time validation in front of a Monday night home crowd for the first time since 2018 (COVID cardboard South Park cutouts don’t count).
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Instead of seeking validation through scarcity, remind yourself that a healthy relationship is built on a steady, open-hearted connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This institutional endorsement is seen as a validation of Bitcoin's legitimacy and long-term potential.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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However, no evidence of undiscovered secret cells or basements was found.David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The inspector general didn't find any evidence that the seizures were politically motivated or done for retaliation.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rafał Trzaskowski, the presidential candidate of the ruling party of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, recently accused Poland’s central bank of mismanaging inflation and offered to send the governor some butter as proof, according to the Financial Times.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Boosters nevertheless clung to citrus and its markers — the smell of orange blossoms, the crate labels with idyllic scenes of Old California — as proof of our subtropical paradise.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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What happened at the trial The trial began with jury selection in late October and has featured testimony, video and 911 calls from subway riders, responding police officers and martial arts and medical experts.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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The defense rested its case after Smock's testimony.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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After her team turned over thousands of pages of documentation, Optum conducted a separate in-person quality review.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, the case has taken a new turn with the release of documentation suggesting authorities were, in fact, informed of scheduled appearances by Arjun and co-star Rashmika Mandana at the 9:30pm screening.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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It's been a testament to the overall foundation that the Clippers have built and major props have to be given to everyone in the organization.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The international appreciation is a testament to the body of work and production acumen displayed on The Skeleton Key, his new album with Roc Marciano, a follow-up to their 202 collaboration, Elephant Man’s Bones.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Louisiana — the home state of Sen. Bill Cassidy, who'll have a key role in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. North Carolina and Indiana, the home states of Sens. Thom Tillis, a moderate Republican up for reelection in 2026, and Todd Young, who didn't endorse Trump in the 2024 election.Sophia Cai, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year.Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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