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
Reddit Reacts The Reddit community overwhelmingly supported the OP, condemning her boyfriend's actions and offering words of validation.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The individual may become overly dependent on others for validation, causing an imbalance in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Rather a full-throated, almost blind faith in and validation of her emotions at a global level.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Beyonce has obviously long surpassed the need for Grammy validation.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The individual may become overly dependent on others for validation, causing an imbalance in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Rather a full-throated, almost blind faith in and validation of her emotions at a global level.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Beyonce has obviously long surpassed the need for Grammy validation.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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Nor is stealth aided by growing evidence of his own neglectful self-care: exhaustion, panic attacks, blackouts, a limp from unattended jogging injuries, eventually audio and visual hallucinations.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The reporting of this figure was not supported with evidence.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the final tally comes in, the company’s CFO and Board of Directors will want proof that the gambit was worth it.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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New families who are moving into the district and don’t yet have proof of residency can register starting March 1, according to a release from the district.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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During testimony, Ephron said one bullet grazed his left hand, leaving visible wounds under his knuckles.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill Monday, recommended by state Attorney General William Tong, which seeks to restrict the use of certain algorithms by social media companies without parental consent.—
James Watson,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Surrounded by the polished elegance of the showroom, the session was a testament to the timeless power of live music.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Scott Wheeler, one of The Athletic’s prospect gurus, wrote recently that Berard is a testament to smaller players’ advantage in getting inside body position.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Gabbard was grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee during her confirmation hearing late last month.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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And yet there was no confirmation from either of them, with Fahy playing coy about the dating rumors on Watch What Happens Live in January 2023.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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