as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
recanted testimony that resulted in a long-overdue vindication
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Recent Examples of vindication
Arsenal’s title win is the ultimate vindication for Arteta who has faced criticism for many quarters for his leaderstyle style.
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Just a handful of states are not part of the compact and Operation Nightingale may serve as some vindication for the holdouts.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Although some Republicans appear to still be seeking vindication, Democrats are convinced the probe itself is a threat to future elections.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The right of publicity, however, doesn’t always work for plaintiffs who seek vindication for misappropriation or false endorsement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vindication
Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Just a handful of states are not part of the compact and Operation Nightingale may serve as some vindication for the holdouts.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Although some Republicans appear to still be seeking vindication, Democrats are convinced the probe itself is a threat to future elections.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The right of publicity, however, doesn’t always work for plaintiffs who seek vindication for misappropriation or false endorsement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vindication
Noun
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John Oliver‘s Last Week Tonight last night went deep on Donald Trump‘s use of presidential pardon power.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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If the goal of pardons is to allow supporters, political allies, or family members and friends to walk away from the consequences of their actions, conditional pardons will not be adopted.—
Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The painstaking work of clearing depots has ground to a halt, overtaken by a more volatile reality.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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After a walk to Dylan Duran, Poindexter came up with the bases loaded and two out and lined a bags-clearing double to the wall in left-center field to push the lead to 12-0.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Then-Bruins head coach Pat Burns had little forgiveness for a young Thornton’s poor defensive habits and lack of physicality.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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They'll be locked into standard payment plans, which can mean higher monthly payments without any chance of forgiveness.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral, and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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But they were subsequently granted an acquittal by Chen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The law isn’t perfect, raising several barriers to testing, but still, DNA evidence has featured in 17 of Florida’s 30 death row exonerations.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Despite Clark’s exoneration and the multimillion-dollar award, Warford’s killing remains unsolved, and no one has been convicted in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Vindication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vindication. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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