vindication
noun
vin·di·ca·tion
ˌvin-də-ˈkā-shən 
: an act of vindicating : the state of being vindicated
specifically
: justification against denial or censure : defense
Examples of vindication in a Sentence
recanted testimony that resulted in a long-overdue vindication
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Burkhart felt a sense of triumph—and even vindication—at the results.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The film also gives some vindication to Ono.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But so far, Jones should feel major vindication for giving Schottenheimer the gig, because Schottenheimer is coaxing the best football out of quarterback Dak Prescott.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
But the Yankees' sense of vindication may be short-lived.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The film also gives some vindication to Ono.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But so far, Jones should feel major vindication for giving Schottenheimer the gig, because Schottenheimer is coaxing the best football out of quarterback Dak Prescott.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
But the Yankees' sense of vindication may be short-lived.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vindication
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“Vindication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vindication. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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