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
While it is not accredited, the IPS strives to be no less rigorous or critical than the programs that seek such validation.
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Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The delivery brought a profound sense of relief and validation after months of fear and uncertainty.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Proceeding without independent validation shifts risk from the project onto surrounding neighborhoods — and onto the city itself.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Other reasons include foreign countries potentially prohibiting entry access, due to another country stamping the passport, or to provide validation for travel to a restricted country.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The delivery brought a profound sense of relief and validation after months of fear and uncertainty.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Proceeding without independent validation shifts risk from the project onto surrounding neighborhoods — and onto the city itself.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Other reasons include foreign countries potentially prohibiting entry access, due to another country stamping the passport, or to provide validation for travel to a restricted country.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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Wall Street wants to see evidence that these enormous expenditures will result in actual profits.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cayenne Initial evidence suggests that combining turmeric with cayenne pepper may yield even stronger anti-inflammatory benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Sources told The Times that authorities have no proof the person who authored the ransom notes has Guthrie.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Maxwell could also hope to use her potential testimony before Congress as leverage going forward.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In some of the depositions, State Farm attorneys attempted to discredit their testimony.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Maison Margiela plans to share all its folders related to the events via Dropbox, letting anyone in the world sift through detailed digital files, from the call-time for models at the Shanghai fashion show to the documentation about what’s being shipped to China for the various events.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zaafran declined to comment on Cox’s case specifically but said that his understanding was there was not enough documentation.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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So, that’s just a testament to all the work that everyone has put into it.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But Sonnet 130 may very well be the most popular for its testament to genuine love as opposed to superficial infatuation.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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If the deadline had passed without Senate confirmation, Hall would have been banned from serving on the police board for life under state law.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The email and invitation offered confirmation.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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