CORROBORATORY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

corroboratory

adjective

Definition of corroboratory

as in supporting

serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something offered corroboratory testimony for the defendant's alibi

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Adjective

The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of supporting

Adjective

The race highlighted how support for Israel is becoming prominent issue in this year's election as more Democrats have become less supportive.

— Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
But her kindly and supportive cop boyfriend Nick (Brandon Perea) rightly insists that the duo should perhaps move out of the house when Gemma’s habitual nightmares intensify.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of supportive

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