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Recent Examples of justifiably
Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Jorgensen can justifiably contend that no goalkeeper can perform at their best when denied the rhythm and familiarity with team-mates that comes from regular football.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe is no different and, justifiably, one of the biggest criticisms of its movies is that viewers need to have watched so many of them to understand what is happening.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Latinas justifiably celebrated the historical significance of Martinez’s election.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Mack The Knife was justifiably furious after falling short of winning gold, and took heat from both sides of the border immediately after the game.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
But there are funny people up and down this justifiably adored comedy, with Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Sharon Horgan.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Vitello could’ve justifiably brought in a pinch-hitter given Bailey’s extended struggles, but Vitello explained that hitting coach Hunter Mense felt good about the matchup of Bailey versus Dreyer.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Jorgensen can justifiably contend that no goalkeeper can perform at their best when denied the rhythm and familiarity with team-mates that comes from regular football.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe is no different and, justifiably, one of the biggest criticisms of its movies is that viewers need to have watched so many of them to understand what is happening.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Latinas justifiably celebrated the historical significance of Martinez’s election.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Mack The Knife was justifiably furious after falling short of winning gold, and took heat from both sides of the border immediately after the game.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
But there are funny people up and down this justifiably adored comedy, with Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Sharon Horgan.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Vitello could’ve justifiably brought in a pinch-hitter given Bailey’s extended struggles, but Vitello explained that hitting coach Hunter Mense felt good about the matchup of Bailey versus Dreyer.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiably
Adverb
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The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Most barndominiums feature metal exteriors, which are a fairly low-maintenance exterior for homes.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Lewis, 26, has been tailing off since a precocious start to his major league career, and some (perhaps fairly) wonder if a pair of major knee injuries have robbed him of what should have been, as the kids say, his final form.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Watercress curled like a dragon’s tail through a broth infused with the pleasantly medical earthiness of chuan bei, an herb in the lily family known to help stem a cough.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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You might be pleasantly surprised by how strong your son is.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The person who stops raising concerns has read the environment accurately and responded sensibly to it.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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O’Farrell speculates, reasonably, that Hamnet may have been a victim of bubonic plague, and her book centers on the family’s grief in the aftermath of his death.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Two people can absolutely grow, negotiate and evolve together, so long as their core goals remain reasonably compatible.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The war’s real-time developments affect the ability of every Fortune Global 500 executive to forecast accurately and lead prudently.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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