VINDICATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

vindication

noun

ˌvin-də-ˈkā-shən

Definition of vindication

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 Instead, Riley gets to savor the taste of vindication. — Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed. — Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 The transformation of the old 17-acre mall property represents a vindication of the city’s decision to buy it 21 years ago. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026 The motivation for establishing Pointeworks is, for Williams, part creative and part vindication. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vindication

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Noun

The pardon would clear the felony conviction from her record.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of pardon

Noun

Several clips were devoid of any sound at all, except rapid typing and the occasional clearing of the throat.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
Multiple replay challenges, a pivotal plate tag and a brief benches-clearing confrontation highlighted the drama as the Dodgers became the first team to 60 wins.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of clearing

Noun

As well as realization that everyone deserves love, empathy, and forgiveness.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Mengel wrote the script for the cinematic exploration of family, love, forgiveness and mental health with his friend and creative partner Christian Bengtson.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Definition of forgiveness

Noun

The 12-person federal jury’s acquittal on Tuesday spared Yener of potentially decades in prison if he had been convicted of the main explosive charge.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Associate Judge Andi Saputra, who offered the sole dissenting opinion in the decision and called for acquittal, said the case offered no proof of malicious intent, wrongdoing or any indication of a conflict of interest.

— Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026

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