CONFIRMATION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

confirmation

noun

ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən

Definition of confirmation

as in evidence

something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs

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Recent Examples of confirmation Keep in mind that this isn’t an absolute confirmation of a series production Slantnose 911. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Strahan’s representative for confirmation. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026 The cases were unrelated, but two had allegedly been closed by the same officer without confirmation that the missing people were safe. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Individual booking confirmations and online schedules will be updated progressively to reflect the new voyage plans. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmation

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Dillman and his coconspirator used the funds to pay themselves and to make risky and speculative investments in other cryptocurrency ventures, authorities said, citing other evidence presented at the trial.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The petition for a new trial argues the original accounts were more consistent with the evidence.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Rocket Mortgage may ask for supporting documentation, including proof of residence, proof of income, proof of funds for your down payment and more.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Research has advanced considerably, but much of 4D printing remains at the laboratory and proof-of-concept stage.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of proof

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His conviction rested on circumstantial evidence and testimony from witnesses Myers’ lawyers said were unreliable, including one witness who later recanted his testimony.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The crucial testimony centered on exactly what happened during the final few seconds of Cantu’s life.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of testimony

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