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as in credibility
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as in applicability
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Recent Examples of validity
This introspection led her to question the validity of her past experiences, which made her healing process arduous.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
There are some studies on the validity of astrology and the chakras—though those are fairly inconclusive—but human design is a newer offshoot.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The transcripts from their subsequent trek up North Head call into question the validity of White’s confession as well as the way it has been presented by authorities and reproduced in the press.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
There are some studies on the validity of astrology and the chakras—though those are fairly inconclusive—but human design is a newer offshoot.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The transcripts from their subsequent trek up North Head call into question the validity of White’s confession as well as the way it has been presented by authorities and reproduced in the press.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validity
Noun
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The threat drew credibility from the recent strikes on Iran.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has plunged Kentucky's public health infrastructure into a state of confusion and uncertainty, officials said, and some local departments are beginning to question the credibility of the agency's guidance.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pulte’s official job is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he’s entrusted with the dull but critical task of ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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During a joint interview, Smith’s wife Leslie Smolan and the shows’ curator Anne Morin, who is director of diChroma Photography, discussed the relevance and impact of Smith’s work today.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The government continues to concede land, resources, and sovereignty without demanding protections or accountability—gambling on the promise of economic benefits and international relevance.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly, that adds to the believability as the animals appear even more real and emotions come across even stronger.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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Thus a lot of the narrative believability of the main characters’ dilemmas doesn’t always land.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The tech giant has the social currency, now Apple wants to ride the F1 wave, its new brand, and its newfound partnerships, to streaming relevancy.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Daboll needed to guide the Giants back to relevancy in the NFC East this year, but thus far, his team has continued to struggle.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meantime, continued strength at LongHorn has been driven by improving taste, service and quality metrics, per the analyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The pertinence of this story to current events will likely be the first thing anyone focuses on, and rightly so, but the directors also deserve credit for the film’s tightly coiled, deeply felt terror, panic, and betrayal. 32.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Validity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validity. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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