He seems to seek validation through his interest in art.

At age 23, Parker sought validation that he belonged among the league's elite.

He did not seek validation from scientific experts: any apparent pain relief is possibly only a placebo effect.

Other couples seek public validation for marriages that seem ready to slide off a cliff.

Go about his/her business at home without constantly seeking parental validation?

The confused Johnson even sought validation from reporters about how bizarre an experience it had been.

Soon the place became a mandatory stop for white politicians, whether candidates for district attorney or President, seeking validation among blacks.

She was seeking validation for her actions, not a censure of her integrity.

There is no sign of slowing; fans seek validation for their teams, one Web site at a time.

Andersen spent a lifetime seeking validation by women and experienced only the pain of unreciprocated love.