Thesaurus results for EXTENUATION

extenuation

noun

Definition of extenuation

as in confession

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Recent Examples of extenuation Not surprisingly, fellow-travelers on the left criticized Conquest either from a wish to disbelieve the Soviet horrors or from an ideological sympathy that compelled extenuation of them. — Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022

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Noun

The move wasn't initially made public, but sources familiar with its contents told the newspaper that Schrama had axed Mohammed’s confessions from the case in the ruling.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Initially, Tenon confessed to being the gunman, but withdrew his confession and pleaded not guilty in February 2026.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

Nolan’s parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, were in the stands at Ocean Springs Thursday to support their two younger sons, but there was no public mention or acknowledgment of the two-time All-Region wide receiver during his high school career.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Just a look and an acknowledgement and an honor and respect and a love.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

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Galliano also emphasized that an exhibition or other public recognition could not substitute for accountability, describing atonement as an ongoing responsibility.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
In between getting ready for the new year and writing down your atonements, here are upcoming events to keep in mind — everything from a lively Shabbat geared toward young adults to a shopping event featuring local businesses.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of atonement

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However, ultimate vindication, or at least mitigation on the legal side of things, as well as the potential of AI as a multiplier for Meta's business, is keeping us in the stock.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Strong feelings of certainty, relief, or vindication are often a signal that your identity has done the evaluating, not your critical thinking.

— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of vindication

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The score remained knotted until the eighth inning, when Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott gave up a leadoff double to Matt Olson — the first extra-base hit of the game — and a two-out RBI single to Ozzie Albies to give the Braves the lead.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The chance that a runner scores from third base with fewer than two outs is as high as 90%.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of out

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Without a direct and blanket statement in the tradition providing a rationale, European and Indian scholars have proposed a variety of theories to explain Hindu divine morphology.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
All this should be understood not as a reason for complacency but as a rationale for further action.

— Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rationale

Noun

On the company’s earnings call, Celsius Chairman and CEO John Fieldly cited a product rationalization program and deliberate pause in innovation as main reasons for the shortfall.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
This interjection had become a form of rationalization for Kenzo, whatever the situation.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rationalization

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