validating

ADJECTIVE

demonstrative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decisive

STRONG

final showing specific

WEAK

authenticating certain convincing definite proving

Antonyms

WEAK

confusing inconclusive

NOUN

confirmation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification

STRONG

accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial visa witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void

NOUN

establishing

Synonyms

STRONG

authenticating confirming corroborating demonstrating proving substantiating verifying

Antonyms

WEAK

dissolving ending tearing down

NOUN

validation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance affirmation authorization corroboration endorsement proof recognition verification

STRONG

accord admission agreement approval assent attestation authentication avowal consent demonstration evidence nod okay passage passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial testimony visa warrant witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead green light proving sanctioning stamp of approval verifying

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval dissension opposition refusal rejection veto

NOUN

verifying

Synonyms

STRONG

authenticating checking confirming corroborating substantiating

WEAK

confirmation substantiation validation verification

Example Sentences

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Unlike another person who may eventually challenge troubling thoughts or establish boundaries, an AI system could continue validating stories involving victimhood, revenge, or entitlement.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

So an Apple contract would likely have knock-on effects, validating Intel’s manufacturing to other potential customers.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

While Baker said she "loved anyone" who liked her art enough to buy it, she added it had felt "really validating" for a star as big as Eilish to appreciate it.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

No. 1 seed Arizona reached the Final Four with a 79-64 victory over No. 2 Purdue, validating its strategy of de-emphasizing 3-pointers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

This turned out to be the big revelation for me about counseling: No validating went on.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

validating

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