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as in credibility
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as in applicability
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Recent Examples of validity
The validity of his argument aside, Rozek may as well be screaming into the void.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
See what the validity is there, give the players and everyone information.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
While investigators continue to evaluate the validity of the notes, some Americans may wonder if the Bitcoin address would be enough to find the culprit or at least narrow the search for the kidnapper.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
And certainly nobody has doubted the validity of the critics’ score.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
See what the validity is there, give the players and everyone information.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
While investigators continue to evaluate the validity of the notes, some Americans may wonder if the Bitcoin address would be enough to find the culprit or at least narrow the search for the kidnapper.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
And certainly nobody has doubted the validity of the critics’ score.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validity
Noun
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And if department stores disappear, what happens to the designers and the brands that rely on them for distribution, credibility, and scale?—
Maura Brannigan,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Stavatti’s appearance as a potential third option, therefore, stands out in a field where credibility and production history matter deeply.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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These workflows support inspection and manipulation tasks, while multimodal perception capabilities extend applicability to retail and service environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.—
Tyler Curtis,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Early in the company’s growth, Vittorini launched the Future Leaders Team, composed of middle and high school students who help guide content and ensure relevance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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While primarily built for scientific research, its all-weather mapping of terrain, glaciers, and forests also has clear dual-use relevance for border monitoring, infrastructure management, and disaster response planning.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yes, the glossy aesthetic occasionally dulls the impact of the director’s more tactile sensibilities, and a few script contrivances stretch believability.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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There was Elba’s endless charisma and believability, as well as the continuous rush of tension and surprise, which kept the entire seven-episode arc afloat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Many of them played a key role in taking the Hurricanes out of mediocrity and back to national relevancy.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and maintain bone strength.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is strength in coming together to pray, Gomez said.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Record of the Year is not a pertinence or a lyric award.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Validity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validity. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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