Definitions

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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If the stock closes above $76, the negative narrative is no longer valid.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

"Opera has the potential to be a valid, living, contemporary art form which draws upon so many other different types of art, design, action, other types of music, different types of performance," said Thomas.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The remaining funds will be distributed evenly among customers who submit valid claims.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

While the bid might fail, it raises valid questions and makes the case for significant changes, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“But I don’t get why that makes it a less valid profession than his. Anyway, what do your parents do?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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