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justifying

ADJECTIVE
explanatory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical informative interpretive supplementary
WEAK
allegorical annotative critical declarative demonstrative diagrammatic discursive elucidatory enlightening exegetic exegetical explicative expositional expository graphic guiding hermeneutic illuminative illustrative informing instructive summary
Antonyms
WEAK
confusing mysterious obscure perplexing puzzling vague
ADJECTIVE
extenuating
Synonyms
STRONG
condoning diminishing lessening mitigating moderating palliating qualifying reducing sanitizing softening varnishing whitewashing
ADJECTIVE
interpretative
Synonyms
WEAK
allegorical analytical annotative critical declarative demonstrative diagrammatic discursive elucidative elucidatory enlightening exegetic exegetical explanative explicative expositional expositive expository graphic guiding hermeneutic hermeneutical illuminative illustrative informative informing instructive interpretive summary supplementary
ADJECTIVE
interpretive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical informative
WEAK
allegorical annotative critical declarative demonstrative diagrammatic discursive elucidative elucidatory enlightening exegetic exegetical explanative explicative expositional expositive expository graphic guiding hermeneutic hermeneutical illuminative illustrative informing instructive interpretative summary supplementary
NOUN
proving
Synonyms
STRONG
examining testing verifying
WEAK
confirmation

Example Sentences

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Improving its robotaxi service is “critical” to justifying Tesla’s sky-high valuation, according to Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

In today’s addictive media environment, mindless scrolling can feel like “paying attention,” justifying it as an ethical good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Instead, what followed was a demonstration of Jevons’ Paradox: More-capable and efficient models greatly increased demand for AI services, justifying more investment.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In justifying the bilateral talks, the Cuban president cited the country’s energy collapse, noting that some areas have gone more than 30 hours without power.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

While his first instinct was to blame Hamilton for the whole sorry mess, Washington’s speech justifying the action could not be so easily dismissed.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis