authentication

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Recent Examples of authentication For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026 For instance, not enough businesses insist on multi-factor authentication for logging into company computers, with authentication on a separate device being one of the requirements. Don Aviv, Time, 7 Mar. 2026 The authentication lifts the canvas’s worth from thousands to millions of dollars. News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026 Some of these essential elements include secure coding practices, static and dynamic analysis, authentication and authorization, and patch management. Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for authentication
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Noun
  • But the law does not require police to conduct in-person verification checks, leaving enforcement practices largely up to individual departments.
    Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • At the same time, modern technology now provides tools that can strengthen verification, improve efficiency, and help ensure the system remains fair and effective.
    Chuck Riegle, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
  • This film is a hilarious and deeply human satire about the search for validation in the world of entertainment.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Detectives conducted follow-up interviews and served multiple search warrants, which uncovered evidence that corroborated the allegations, leading to the case being submitted to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Iranian government has acknowledged he was wounded early in the campaign, but no proof of life has been offered.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The light coconut scent gives it that elevated, spa-like feel, which is proof that a drugstore staple can still feel luxurious.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That means the automatic identification system, which normally pings to let people know the ship’s location, isn’t working.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Specifically, in the minds of many, identification requirements to vote would need to be more than things like student IDs or just a signature.
    Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Often requiring months if not years to gather evidence, secure documentation and prepare clients.
    Ubah Ali, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • If a new line of credit was opened, that often requires submitting more documentation, completing affidavits and following up until the lender updates its reporting to the credit bureaus.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The new nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security walked into his confirmation hearings with an unexpected endorsement in tow.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Authentication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authentication. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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