as in validly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of justifiably
Leeds United could justifiably take a week-long training camp in Birmingham from this weekend.
—
Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That is clearly done, and justifiably.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
So what’s the conclusion – is Oracle oversold or justifiably penalized?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sorrow for everyone justifiably worried about the future of America and the planet because of him.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicagoans are justifiably excited and proud of the late-season heroics by their beloved Chicago Bears.
—Charles Billington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Devers was justifiably outraged.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
When the price of eggs skyrocketed, breakfast places justifiably raised their prices.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That is clearly done, and justifiably.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
So what’s the conclusion – is Oracle oversold or justifiably penalized?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sorrow for everyone justifiably worried about the future of America and the planet because of him.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicagoans are justifiably excited and proud of the late-season heroics by their beloved Chicago Bears.
—Charles Billington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Devers was justifiably outraged.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
When the price of eggs skyrocketed, breakfast places justifiably raised their prices.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiably
Adverb
-
Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
-
If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
The backstory Opened in 2025, Fairmont Tokyo is fairly new to the city's hotel scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Rings, while wide and bright, can actually be fairly ethereal; all the material in Saturn’s rings only add up to a sphere about 400 kilometers across, about the size of its midsize moons.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
The mattress is constructed from bamboo memory foam with five distinct layers that adapt and mold to your body shape, resulting in a sleep experience that is both very supportive and pleasantly soft.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
-
About 50 miles outside of Manhattan and abutting the pleasantly low-key Rockrimmon Country Club, the epic 270-acre Stamford spread spans 18 tax parcels that straddle the border between New York and Connecticut with about 95 acres in the Constitution State and 173 acres in the Empire State.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
-
After gold medal favorite Finley Melville Ives crashed out of contention, the top American contenders, rather sensibly, backed off in their second runs in men's freeski halfpipe qualifying.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
Skills could still be admired, but the flag-waving, face-painting, arm-thrusting, chanting, singing, and taunting might reasonably have seemed destined for extinction.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
-
To give potential hosts a sense of how much their house might reasonably bring in over the entire course of the World Cup, AirDNA has created an online revenue calculator.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Utilities must control costs, operate efficiently, manage projects prudently, and meet performance standards to achieve them.—
Rory M. Christian,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
