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
The reader must, unknown to themselves, be so moved by the emotional stakes of the debate that only one outcome feels justifiable.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Only three justifiable arguments were made for this war.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Only three justifiable arguments were made for this war.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The nation was built by ordinary people who take justifiable pride in their contributions to America’s rise, even if those contributions are almost always overlooked.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Only three justifiable arguments were made for this war.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Only three justifiable arguments were made for this war.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The nation was built by ordinary people who take justifiable pride in their contributions to America’s rise, even if those contributions are almost always overlooked.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for justifiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiable
Adjective
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At the macro scale of society, loss of control seems like a legitimate reason for worry.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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That said, debt settlement can be a legitimate option, particularly for those who are already in severe financial distress, have accounts that have already gone to collections or are weighing bankruptcy as the alternative.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The ruling also points to the wide range of conversion therapy practices that exist and the belief that some approaches might be more acceptable–or less harmful–than others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Any strategic initiative must be complementary and additive to our core audience, must fit within an acceptable leverage parameter, and create clear and identifiable value for our shareholders.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The safe, defendable choice wasn’t necessarily the right one though.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And because flowers don’t last long, long-term storage is less viable, making shipments more vulnerable to unexpected disruptions like the surge in energy prices this year, said Charlie Hall, professor of international floriculture at Texas A&M University.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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By that standard, the field of viable revival candidates is much smaller than the raw inventory suggests.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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All religions are about that kind of magical thinking that goes beyond the rational.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The problem with being reduced to playoff bystander is the danger of getting caught up in possibilities lost, at a time when rational thought about realistic possibilities is paramount.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Finding the perfect venue to have a ring, a backstage area, paying fees and setting a reasonable ticket price are all things that have to be considered.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The vehicle is easily maintainable and highly adaptable to meet diverse mission and operational needs, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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This will be crucial for ensuring the resulting code is easily maintainable by human engineers, but Josh Triplett, an open source developer who contributes to the Rust project, says this may prove challenging.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiable. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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