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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Arteta has been criticised for having a ‘safety-first’ approach, but the numbers offer him some vindication.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s a vindication story that would really make millions of viewers happy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Republican operatives at the time warned that outsourcing the ground game to outside groups could pose risks for future cycles, but Kirk and his team described the results as vindication.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Fux's vote also ignited a surge of righteous relief among the former president's supporters, who hailed it as a vindication.
—Ricardo Brito, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s a vindication story that would really make millions of viewers happy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Republican operatives at the time warned that outsourcing the ground game to outside groups could pose risks for future cycles, but Kirk and his team described the results as vindication.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Fux's vote also ignited a surge of righteous relief among the former president's supporters, who hailed it as a vindication.
—Ricardo Brito, USA Today, 11 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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