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
The heart of the play lies in gently unpicking and expanding its own optimism, because Brasch, while avoiding soupy affirmation, also doesn’t want things to get too grim.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
In the end, though, this move and this moment are more an affirmation of Payton’s trust and confidence in Webb rather than a self-indictment.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The aide nodded in affirmation.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Dixon noted that the policies concerning the affirmation of transgender ideology are being challenged in a number of blue states.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
In the end, though, this move and this moment are more an affirmation of Payton’s trust and confidence in Webb rather than a self-indictment.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
The aide nodded in affirmation.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Dixon noted that the policies concerning the affirmation of transgender ideology are being challenged in a number of blue states.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
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Oil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel amid Iranian threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and declarations of force majeure by both Kuwait and Bahrain, who argue events beyond their control have impeded their ability to deliver petroleum.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Labrinth has made a bold declaration against his record label, his longtime partnership with HBO’s Euphoria and the music industry as a whole in a fiery post that came seemingly out of nowhere Friday (March 13).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The State Department rejected the assertion that last year’s reductions in force (RIFs) impacted their assistance to US citizens stranded in the Middle East or to State’s consular operations.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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That assertion was confirmed in a trove of emails from city officials reviewed this week by The Dallas Morning News.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s insistence on securing a decisive outcome may lengthen the conflict.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Seligman’s new economic analysis, put together by local real estate adviser Gary London, says the city’s insistence on maintaining ownership will cost it millions in tax revenue and lead to long-term deterioration of the site.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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