proven

adjective

Definition of provennext
as in demonstrated

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  1. confirmed
  2. valid
  3. established
  4. effective
  5. real
  6. actual
Adjective
  • That same day, the family got a confirmed sighting of Hannah and an unidentified person getting on the train, according to Pidgeon.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There is no confirmed date, but it is expected to launch within a few weeks of TI ending.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Definition of confirmed
Adjective
  • But the overall point is valid, looks like suboptimal surgery.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The prosecution, in turn, said passengers’ fear of Neely was valid but that Penny did not need to use deadly physical force to address it – or subdue the unarmed Neely once everyone was off the train.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • The exhibition includes the works of established and new talent, from Horace Ové, James Barnor, Gordon Parks to Texas Isaiah and Arielle Bobb-Willis.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The event will feature a mix of established and rising stars from across the Arab world and its diaspora.
    Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of established
Adjective
  • Choosing high-end, effective devices can elevate a clinic’s reputation — but incorporating low-quality technologies can have the opposite effect.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The foundational infrastructure for effective ESG compliance covers areas like: • Robust data collection and reporting systems to monitor emissions accurately.
    Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of effective
Adjective
  • The editing was also choppy at times and there seemed no real flow to the season in terms of tribe dynamics.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • What's next for the Red Sox? Ideally for them, the Red Sox could add another starter, and FanSided's Zachary Rotman feels like this is a real possibility.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of real
Adjective
  • In terms of actual whole foods, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and chard also have a high vitamin E content and are therefore among the best foods to eat for eye health.
    Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Some new products, like Bubble Waffles, actual vanilla beans, and Mocha Latte Pretzels came and teased us before disappearing into the Graveyard of Unscaleable Delights.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of actual
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