affirmation
noun
af·fir·ma·tion
ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 
Synonyms
Examples of affirmation in a Sentence
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
Recent Examples on the Web
The very act of telling the story of someone like Bobby feels like an act of affirmation.
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Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Incorporate affirmations or positive statements that align with your goals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Yet there were others who say the Shelby decision was an affirmation of the civil rights movement.
—John Blake, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Dozens of commenters with S24 Ultras (and earlier stylus-toting Galaxy phones) responded in affirmation: their styli stank.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
Underage purchasers lying on age affirmations is no different than using fake IDs at liquor stores, said Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs at the Gun Owners of America.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
The brand serves as a personal affirmation, informed by experiences before college that helped form the groundwork of the brand identity.
—Cordell Jones, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
The teen series follows Lay Lay (Alaya High), an avatar from an affirmation app who magically comes to life after her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh) wishes on a star.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The 2nd phase is a testament to the demand Wolf Run has garnered, an affirmation that this community is not just a place to live but a destination to call home.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2024
Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Incorporate affirmations or positive statements that align with your goals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Yet there were others who say the Shelby decision was an affirmation of the civil rights movement.
—John Blake, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Dozens of commenters with S24 Ultras (and earlier stylus-toting Galaxy phones) responded in affirmation: their styli stank.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
Underage purchasers lying on age affirmations is no different than using fake IDs at liquor stores, said Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs at the Gun Owners of America.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
The brand serves as a personal affirmation, informed by experiences before college that helped form the groundwork of the brand identity.
—Cordell Jones, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
The teen series follows Lay Lay (Alaya High), an avatar from an affirmation app who magically comes to life after her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh) wishes on a star.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The 2nd phase is a testament to the demand Wolf Run has garnered, an affirmation that this community is not just a place to live but a destination to call home.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affirmation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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