VALIDITY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

validity

noun

Definition of validity

as in credibility

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Relevance

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as in applicability

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Recent Examples of validity Both chambers adopted another resolution in June, though the White House has argued against its validity. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 The Arizona auditor general, however, questioned the validity of the test’s results during Horne’s tenure. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2026 Veolia has since raised questions about the validity of Jacobs' bid as well as the ad hoc committee's review process. — Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The owner of the files caught Krebs’ attention after showing the journalist a scan of his Virginia drivers license, strongly supporting the leak’s validity. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for validity

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Noun

The vote is being closely watched by investors across the globe, with questions swirling around whether the incoming administration can deliver fiscal credibility.

— Chloe Taylor,Thomas Da Graca Barlow, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
What voters will decide instead is how Brazil manages its credibility deficit and whether the country can start the long process of closing it.

— MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of credibility

Noun

There is a broad debate over the applicability of PNB to modern anti-trust cases, with many legal scholars finding the application of a random number, without any real analysis of the potential harm a merger might cause, to be a fatal flaw.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
The study focused on young, fit, predominantly male participants, which limits its applicability to older or less conditioned groups.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicability

Noun

The court is confident in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of soundness

Noun

These histories can be claimed for any site-specific artwork located in an outdoor setting, though their relevance applies differently from one example to another.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
For brands, the lesson is that authenticity and relevance often outperform scale.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

Even brands deeply rooted in minimalism, such as Jil Sander and Loro Piana, evolved their aesthetic through sophisticated fabrics, innovative shapes and precise cuts that ensure strong relevancy for the upcoming season.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
It’s since maintained its cultural relevancy, with the artist performing it as part of her DIY pop-up sets, staged from the back of a U-Haul truck.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of relevancy

Noun

Anton’s investment in The Creatives reinforces the financial strength of the group and provides additional access to equity financing.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Yet Washington remains focused on containing China’s rise rather than investing in the strengths of America and our allies.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Eloquence clearly isn’t Ken’s strong suit, but his clunky commentary gains pertinence when the scene cuts to Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) and Mare (Chelsea Frei).

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
His latest work, The Urgency of Indigenous Values—available via JSTOR’s Path to Open program—not only examines the origins, wisdom, and pertinence of Haudenosaunee beliefs, but also confronts the inherent limitations of such examination.

— Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026

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