Thesaurus results for EXTENUATION

extenuation

noun

Definition of extenuation

as in confession

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Recent Examples of extenuation Not surprisingly, fellow-travelers on the left criticized Conquest either from a wish to disbelieve the Soviet horrors or from an ideological sympathy that compelled extenuation of them. — Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022

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Noun

Hossain makes a surprising confession when asked whether the animals are real or psychological.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
In her first solo show, artist Neveah Marquez, known as Perry Picasshoe, explores the concept of sanctity through vulnerable self-portraits and a confession booth that reveals guests’ secrets.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

These cues feel less like hand-holding for the audience and more of an acknowledgement of the artistry of whoever’s imagination and vulnerability lights up the screen.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
There is an acknowledgement internally that signing Johnson in January was a costly mistake which hampered them in this window.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

Noun

Galliano also emphasized that an exhibition or other public recognition could not substitute for accountability, describing atonement as an ongoing responsibility.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
In between getting ready for the new year and writing down your atonements, here are upcoming events to keep in mind — everything from a lively Shabbat geared toward young adults to a shopping event featuring local businesses.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of atonement

Noun

The performance seemed like an early vindication for Kiffin, the $13-million-a-year lightning rod.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
However, ultimate vindication, or at least mitigation on the legal side of things, as well as the potential of AI as a multiplier for Meta's business, is keeping us in the stock.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of vindication

Noun

The Phillies, with two runners in scoring positions and no outs, suddenly found themselves with two outs and with just Stott on third.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
With two outs, Hernández tripled and the ball skipped past charging center fielder Dane Myers, who chased it to the wall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of out

Noun

About a month later, the Review’s opinions page published two responses, each taking aim at her rationale.

— Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Workers began to disassemble the Shapiro work, titled Blue, on Tuesday; the Kennedy Center has not stated a rationale for why the 24-foot-tall sculpture of a stick-figure-like person was taken away.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of rationale

Noun

So far Versace has gone through a rationalization of its network with the closure of 10 stores.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
On the company’s earnings call, Celsius Chairman and CEO John Fieldly cited a product rationalization program and deliberate pause in innovation as main reasons for the shortfall.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rationalization

Noun

The administration’s justification for these orders is a statute that allows the Department of Energy (DOE) to declare an emergency in the case of wartime or a sudden shortfall in generation.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Although the declaration is more symbolic than a justification for emergency powers, Lurie used the announcement to lay out his support for a package of policies to reform the city's housing crisis.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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