as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
The latest update confirms that the systems have entered real-world validation phases with real defense customers.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, when Bentley confirmed the result, officially designating me a deep winter, the validation felt oddly triumphant.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Winning gold gave McAvoy some career validation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, when Bentley confirmed the result, officially designating me a deep winter, the validation felt oddly triumphant.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Winning gold gave McAvoy some career validation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But court records and evidence presented during the preliminary hearing this week indicated that his then-wife and the roommates were also involved in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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This example of a veggie-only egg dish is the perfect piece of proof that breakfast doesn't necessarily need meat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Michael’s remains were not found, despite cadaver dogs from different agencies alerting law enforcement to the scent of human remains on the property, according to witness testimony.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Cluntons sat for hours last week for separate closed-door testimonies after the committee threatened them with contempt charges.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Democrats have called it an overly restrictive bill that would disenfranchise millions of people who lack documentation like a passport or birth certificate.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The court had also ordered the federal government to provide documentation of the return of the property.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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His investigation is a testament to the power of perseverance, albeit a perseverance that threatens to turn into an obsession that could drag him into the abyss à la Captain Ahab.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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The extraordinary cast and crew who have joined us are a testament to his brilliant scripts and to the powerful hold the original story has had on generations of readers.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Noem's confirmation out of the Senate sailed through, despite questions over how much money the agency was asking for to conduct immigration enforcement and policy directives coming from personnel high up at the White House, such as border czar Tom Homan.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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