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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For a disclaimer to be valid, the person disclaiming an asset must not have benefited from it, say, by spending the dividends from a stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

San Bernardino County court records show that Armando Gonzalez was charged in April 2011 with operating a vehicle without a valid driver license, which was treated as an infraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not clear whether that document was legally valid.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Mid and East Antrim Council said that "any property being sold or rented must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate, which reflects insulation and energy efficiency".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Within forty minutes, Bobby exited the building with a big smile on his face: He had a new U.S. passport, valid until 2007.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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