How to Use affirmation in a Sentence

affirmation

noun

• That affirmation of the Biden rule would come back to bite the Democrats.
  — Ilya Shapiro, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2020
• Water in the desert is life, and coming to the lake to swim and boat and fish is an affirmation.
  — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, 17 May 2018
• For the least bullish strategist tracked by Bloomberg, the episode has been an affirmation of sorts.
  — Sarah Ponczek, Bloomberg.com, 22 Feb. 2018
• At some point, a team in a hole needs some affirmation.
  — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 1 Oct. 2017
• Wrestling in the 140 weight class, wins were hard to come by, and affirmation even rarer.
  — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 12 Apr. 2018
• For many in the room, this was the culmination of their wildest dreams; the affirmation of their life’s work.
  — Danielle C. Belton, The Root, 31 May 2018
• The cheers and chants part of Freedom School is about affirmation.
  — al, 27 July 2021
• That’s a sign that words of affirmation may matter more to them.
  — Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
• This dirge for the dead is also an affirmation of life.
  — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2023
• There’s been a lot of positive talk, a lot of affirmations with me and her.
  — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
• That kind of affirmation becomes fuel for your people not just to stay in the game but to put points on the board.
  — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
• Wilson saw that video on the way to the bus, and simply nodded in affirmation.
  — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 June 2025
• To get to that affirmation, though, social media users might have to cut through a fair amount of noise.
  — Elissa Strauss, CNN, 13 Sep. 2021
• The very act of telling the story of someone like Bobby feels like an act of affirmation.
  — Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
• On the one hand, this is a great affirmation of just how effective the vaccines are.
  — Katia Hetter, CNN, 14 May 2021
• That most of the players have not been swamped may provide a little self-affirmation for the Rangers.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2020
• Keighley said much of the feedback was affirmation for him and his team.
  — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2020
• That affirmation of 3,000 people standing in line on the first day could have slowed her down.
  — Jennifer Ogunsola, Essence, 18 Jan. 2022
• Each picture is an affirmation, and a hope for a golden life to come.
  — Washington Post, 25 June 2021
• After a routine affirmation this week, the bill will be sent to the Senate.
  — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2021
• This was an affirmation of the clear meaning of the Second Amendment.
  — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
• The books are not an antidote to Houellebecq’s view of France but an affirmation of it.
  — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 19 May 2021
• Each product is sent with an affirmation to uplift and add light to your day.
  — Noel Cody, Essence, 11 Mar. 2021
• In this case, 666 urges you to up the self-care, love, and positive affirmations, says Kelly.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 31 July 2023
• Gene made the decision strictly on visual affirmation that the ball made the line to gain.
  — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, 21 Dec. 2017
• At its heart, the show is a beautiful affirmation of life.
  — Ew Staff, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2021
• The end of the Vermont game was an affirmation of the relationship – and trust – Odom has with his players.
  — David Scott, charlotteobserver, 15 Mar. 2018
• Getting an award like this 58 years later… this is affirmation that at least some of those records got through to folks.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
• Find a list of affirmations that resonates with both of you and read them out loud before bed or after waking up.
  — ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 July 2025
• Healthy habits include being able to make decisions on your own without deferring to parents and seeking affirmation, while knowing when to ask for help.
  — Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025