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Recent Examples of affirmation The platform includes calming affirmations, standing exercises, an upper body workout with bands and Pilates classes, as well as meditations, breathwork and productivity workshops. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025 For many faith communities, Pride Month pushes an agenda that demands affirmation and engagement at the expense of our beliefs and traditional moral values. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 A lot of that has to do with the semi-annual versus annual affirmation, that sort of stuff. Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for affirmation
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Noun
  • The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • This is the second time this year that there has been such a declaration in Texas, after severe storms and flooding in March.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • In one exchange, Nicholson challenged residents' assertion that the report said the welcome center would be located near a residential neighborhood, drawing a swift reaction from the crowd, according to a recording of the meeting.
    Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.
    Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Vallas’ insistence on elevating the payouts to survivors of police violence and the criminal justice reform measures aimed at the curtailment of civil rights abuses to a greater level of concern than the police abuses of power that our city is unfortunately known for is nothing short of shameful.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
  • The stock comeback of the last two months has perplexed many investors, who remain befuddled by the market's insistence to look past conflict, tariffs and major challenges to the economic outlook, to make short work of recovering losses from their April lows.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 June 2025

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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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