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 No confirmation of another Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel-Lyte 3 release has come yet, but that will likely change soon with the imminent anniversary. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The split-second delay between hitting send and receiving the delivery confirmation is known as the Round-Trip Time (RTT)—and that tiny gap is where the vulnerability lies. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 According to Springfield, the radio crackled with a warning about movement nearby before delivering a stark confirmation – there were no friendlies in the area. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Casey’s comments were the first public confirmation of Timothy’s death. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmation

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Noun

And there’s not much evidence, either, that dazzling rotations win it all.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
There's either no evidence or evidence that isn't sufficient, like a blurry picture or a print in mud that sort of looks like an oversized foot.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Clancy was tried in a Massachusetts court of law, one of the few venues where defendants such as Clancy enjoy the presumption of proof for pleas of insanity, once they are allowed to make such a plea.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.

— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

Sandusky’s trial produced shocking testimony from other victims The shadow of Penn State’s influence in this borough in the center of the commonwealth continues to hang over the case.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
About two months after his testimony, Pujo’s report mapped out in pitiless detail all the interrelationships between Morgan and his small network of industrialists.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of testimony

Noun

The documentation looked secure, but the environment told a different story.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Michael Khalili was eager to join the Common Cause lawsuit to help fellow observers, since in his case there is documentation of some of his encounters.

— Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

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