as in legitimate
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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Recent Examples of justifiable
As an epic celebration of imperialism, colonialization, and warfare, the Aeneid is often viewed with justifiable wariness by twenty-first-century readers.
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Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The Biological Weapons Convention, which came into force in 1975 and now has 189 members, prohibits countries from developing, producing, and acquiring biological agents or toxins that do not have justifiable purposes.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
The county’s fear of losing funding is justifiable, said Aubrey Jewett, professor and associate director of the school of politics, security, and international affair at the University of Central Florida.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
For example, several agents might call another in sequence, each for reasons that seem justifiable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The Biological Weapons Convention, which came into force in 1975 and now has 189 members, prohibits countries from developing, producing, and acquiring biological agents or toxins that do not have justifiable purposes.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
The county’s fear of losing funding is justifiable, said Aubrey Jewett, professor and associate director of the school of politics, security, and international affair at the University of Central Florida.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
For example, several agents might call another in sequence, each for reasons that seem justifiable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiable
Adjective
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The band’s attorneys said that consumers could be easily deceived by the products allegedly sold on the marketplace, which could, in turn, cause reputational damage for Twenty One Pilots and its legitimate products.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The attack was traced to an employee downloading a malicious file that was thought to be legitimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To navigate emotional volatility, understand what behaviors are acceptable to you and create clear boundaries with the ones that are not.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fortune reported in January that a substantial share of young people believe violence may be an acceptable form of change under certain circumstances.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Entrepreneurship remains a viable path.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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An integral part of the mentorship, Dillane said, was how designers could make their careers viable.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in situations where logic seems to provide you a clear answer, what seems rational may not always feel right or make sense for you personally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The most successful organizations will be those that leverage AI to eliminate mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value creative and strategic work within reasonable timeframes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The reasonable monthlies, at $822, get you a bike room, in-building laundry, and a storage unit.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Companies that build a defensible program succeed.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her department does about 15 to 20 pre-sale inspections per month and conducts annual defensible space inspections.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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