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as in credibility
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as in applicability
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Recent Examples of validity
Adding to the volatility is the fact that there is serious disagreement about the validity of the Hurtado decision.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Of course, the validity of the results of polls in an authoritarian society at war cannot be taken at face value.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
When a promising romantic interest enters the picture, his friends question the relationship’s validity and his dating choices, creating friction for him within the group.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Can a homeowner challenge the legality and validity of the special assessment?
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Of course, the validity of the results of polls in an authoritarian society at war cannot be taken at face value.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
When a promising romantic interest enters the picture, his friends question the relationship’s validity and his dating choices, creating friction for him within the group.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Can a homeowner challenge the legality and validity of the special assessment?
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validity
Noun
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Most noticeably, his 3-point shooting accuracy has risen above 37% in Chicago, a crucial improvement to establish his credibility as a true backcourt threat.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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An effort to undermine the credibility of the chief executive officer of the University of Connecticut Health Center was timed to go public before the celebratory kickoff Wednesday of Waterbury Hospital’s renewal as part of an evolving new hospital system led by UConn Health.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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In taking this event as his starting point, Alper has created a film that is both culturally specific, and has plenty of wider applicability as well.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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Adding fun and pop culture relevance Target has overhauled its hardlines category, which includes items like consumer electronics, books and toys.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the contemporary relevance of the SBA is hazy, which complicates the legal landscape for live sports viewing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Yes, the glossy aesthetic occasionally dulls the impact of the director’s more tactile sensibilities, and a few script contrivances stretch believability.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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There was Elba’s endless charisma and believability, as well as the continuous rush of tension and surprise, which kept the entire seven-episode arc afloat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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These artists want acting roles — particularly ones that get them cultural clout and not just a check — and A24 is seeking castings that co-sign their project’s zeitgeist-y relevancy.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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This weekend should serve as yet another reminder of how far this franchise has fallen from relevancy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The courage of our convictions and the strength to embody them.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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During Joy Engine's Meet the Artist gathering on February 9, many of the grant recipients addressed the pertinence of their projects in the current socio-political landscape.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Record of the Year is not a pertinence or a lyric award.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Validity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validity. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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