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
This was an affirmation of the clear meaning of the Second Amendment.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
The combo of physical closeness + verbal affirmation?
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025
At school, Pappas teaches about five classes a day, and even adopted uplifting affirmations into her curriculum.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
What started as a playful affirmation craze turned into a global conversation about mindset and the power of expectation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
The combo of physical closeness + verbal affirmation?
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2025
At school, Pappas teaches about five classes a day, and even adopted uplifting affirmations into her curriculum.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
What started as a playful affirmation craze turned into a global conversation about mindset and the power of expectation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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