substantiation

noun

Definition of substantiationnext
as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the signature of a witness provides substantiation that a person's will is genuine

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Recent Examples of substantiation And indeed, something more primal is awash here than just the possibility of divine substantiation within attachments and relationships. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2026 Bluesign says the underlying criteria and assessment process have not changed, but the new naming, standardized label format, and QR-code are designed to make the substantiation behind a claim more accessible. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 Trump has claimed without substantiation that vandals dumped fertilizer into the pool and slashed the coating with a box cutter. — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Bottoms also thinks Trump won the 2020 presidential race and was the target of an FBI assassination plot, again without substantiation. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 Additionally, consumer awareness of microplastic pollution is higher than brands realize, raising the stakes for fiber content disclosure, preferred fiber programs, and claims substantiation across the supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026 One systematic review found no substantiation for the concept as a medical condition. — Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Apr. 2026 Companies that lack a clear understanding of the FTC’s strict substantiation requirements may adopt such claims prematurely, increasing their exposure to enforcement. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026 The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiation
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimony
  4. documentation
Noun
  • And the evidence uncovered by Chair Loudermilk raises serious questions about Speaker Pelosi's role in those decisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The president has touted billions of dollars in federal investment projects as evidence of prosperity and pointed to rising wages in the manufacturing sector as evidence of an economic turnaround.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Nevertheless, some come away from the experience assuming the worst — that the anecdotal issues are proof of a partisan election-rigging scheme.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Treat unexpected activity as a reason to investigate rather than proof of infection.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Trump’s lawyers had sought to postpone his testimony until January, arguing that his presidential duties required special accommodation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bradley Benavides and Nikki Floris each face a single criminal count stemming from testimony before lawmakers in 2023.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced violence related to immigration but has also acknowledged failures in the border control system over years that have allowed migrants to travel to and stay in South Africa without documentation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Mortgage decisions draw from federal requirements, agency rules, state and county regulations, loan-program guidelines, borrower documentation, and lender-specific overlays.
    — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of documentation

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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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