as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
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Recent Examples of affirmation
Hopefully people will make the connection of the importance of dreaming and planning and affirmations but also the importance of letting things go, like forgiving people.
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Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The ordinance also includes a formal affirmation saying the city is committed to constitutional rights.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years.
—Monique John, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Now, with no one standing in his way as well as the affirmation of a new regime, Robinson believes his time has come.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The ordinance also includes a formal affirmation saying the city is committed to constitutional rights.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years.
—Monique John, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Now, with no one standing in his way as well as the affirmation of a new regime, Robinson believes his time has come.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Brinkema, who had initially blocked the plan three weeks ago, indicated that such declarations could lead to dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the fund.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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The bill also required more documentation of work and income to participate, despite advocates' assertion that states were already collecting lots of paperwork.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Southgate’s confident assertion that the tide of history was turning against bigotry now looks utopian, or even naïve.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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