VALIDLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

validly

adverb

Definition of validly

as in justifiably

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Recent Examples of validly Some of this is also validly driven by zoonotic and emerging diseases and is intended to keep our pets and us safe. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026 The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy. — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025 If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void. — Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025

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As nice as the seasons have been for Christian Scott and Zac Thornton, the expectations for McLean are justifiably higher.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Cal’s power donors (justifiably) wanted out of the Justin Wilcox era because steady mediocrity and 20-13 slugfests were boring everyone to tears.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of justifiably

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The current menu is fairly limited and feels a little flat compared to Saffron, but no doubt as business ramps up, the selection will expand accordingly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
From Lagos to the Grand Palais, Ojuromi is fairly compelling proof of the concept.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fairly

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Those unfamiliar with Dennis might reasonably wonder why an employee of ESPN, the WNBA Finals rights holder, would celebrate the elimination of the league's biggest television draw.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Companies could reasonably rely on suppliers, carriers, freight brokers, customs brokers, logistics service providers and other partners to manage portions of supply chain operations and compliance.

— Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonably

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But up here on the terraces of the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, the shrieks of day-tripping cruise passengers, zipping back and forth in Tango-orange tenders, are pleasantly faint.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The edges caramelized and got nice and crispy—almost candied—while the centers stayed pleasantly soft.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasantly

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My favorite picture in the book finds a sensibly blue Subaru station wagon that has somehow turned on its side in the middle of the night.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Given the limited floorspace, Tiny Tect Tiny Houses has sensibly kept the interior layout quite simple.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensibly

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Jiangxing Intelligence, a physical AI firm, has developed an AI ‘brain’ that monitors environmental conditions around renewable energy infrastructure to ensure electricity is collected and stored prudently.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Under a 2019 law brought by Newsom to protect utilities from bankruptcy, the companies automatically are deemed to have acted prudently if regulators sign off on their wildfire prevention plan.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudently

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His final essay collection asks many provocative questions about industrialism and apathy, but (perhaps wisely) offers no solutions to the world’s ills.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Investing in teachers and spending wisely Teachers are the backbone of our school system.

— Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

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