valid

[val-id] / ˈvæl ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

right, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authentic binding compelling conclusive credible good lawful legal legitimate logical original persuasive solid true well-founded

WEAK

attested authoritative bona fide cogent confirmed convincing determinative efficacious efficient good-faith in force irrefutable just kosher legit official potent powerful proven pure sound stringent strong substantial telling tested trustworthy ultimate unadulterated unanswerable uncorrupted weighty well-grounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit evil fake false illegal illegitimate illicit improbable invalid unlawful unlikely unreal unreliable untrustworthy wrong

WEAK

unacceptable unsound

Example Sentences

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The initiatives needed about 875,000 valid signatures to make the ballot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The challenge is how to handle such extraordinary returns without losing control of the stock when the investment thesis remains valid.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

But from 1 May, a landlord deciding to evict a tenant must have a valid legal reason to do so.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Witnessing a person languish is as frustrating as it is heartbreaking—especially when the reasons for their emotional and professional stagnation are completely valid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

“A valid point, but I’m not sure it will hold up in court.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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