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
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.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The motivation for establishing Pointeworks is, for Williams, part creative and part vindication.
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Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Yeah, vindication feels good, although not in this case.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
The Knicks’ recent success and the possibility of a championship this year are perhaps Dolan’s long overdue vindication.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vindication
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
The motivation for establishing Pointeworks is, for Williams, part creative and part vindication.
—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Yeah, vindication feels good, although not in this case.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
The Knicks’ recent success and the possibility of a championship this year are perhaps Dolan’s long overdue vindication.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vindication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vindication
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The school construction scandal should not end in a presidential pardon.
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Maxwell's former attorney, David Markus, told reporters last summer that Maxwell had not requested a pardon, but would welcome any relief.
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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected last night after a confrontation with Nationals starter Cade Cavalli that led to benches clearing.
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The technique helps the body’s existing waste-clearing system catch up, and people are commonly advised to drink extra water afterward to support that processing.
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Start by checking your credit card debt forgiveness eligibility here.
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The move comes as the department prepares to implement controversial changes to the PSLF program that would give Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sweeping authority to cut off borrowers from loan forgiveness.
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Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
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Proctor was fired after the second trial concluded with Read’s acquittal on all charges save for drunken driving.
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Soon, an administrative complaint will be filed to start the process toward a final disciplinary decision or exoneration.
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Mason, of course, gets him an exoneration.
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“Vindication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vindication. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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