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Recent Examples of justifiability
The mixing of politics and scientific justifiability goes back even to Trump’s first term.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiability
Noun
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The ownership could argue, with validity, that unpopular decisions have worked in the past.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nearly a year later, consultants still had questions about the validity of data the department is reporting, and called for a full-time external auditor to verify the figures.—
Sierra Pfeifer,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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After years of building, the business becomes proof of competence and relevance.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment industry rewards relevance, star power and personal branding.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Record of the Year is not a pertinence or a lyric award.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Many of them played a key role in taking the Hurricanes out of mediocrity and back to national relevancy.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Or, get your bearings during a 90-minute Santa Barbara Trolley tour.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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None of that has any bearing on Sunday’s matchup, obviously.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Justifiability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiability. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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