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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The right of publicity, however, doesn’t always work for plaintiffs who seek vindication for misappropriation or false endorsement.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
But, today was not a day for verdicts or vindication.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
At this point, a settlement would look less like vindication than damage control.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Vinyl vindication The event comes as spending on vinyl continues to climb, even as streaming has become the dominant format for music listening.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
But, today was not a day for verdicts or vindication.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
At this point, a settlement would look less like vindication than damage control.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Vinyl vindication The event comes as spending on vinyl continues to climb, even as streaming has become the dominant format for music listening.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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 7 May. 2026.
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