DECLARATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

declaration

noun

ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən

as in assertion

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed

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Recent Examples of declaration This redundancy leads to a high margin for error; studies show that customs declarations contain an average of 34 percent errors, causing significant operational disruptions and unexpected costs. —

Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026 Cousins also noted that CU Boulder’s Chancellor Justin Schwartz signed a declaration in support of a lawsuit brought by 16 attorneys general, including Colorado’s, challenging NSF’s termination of grants. —

Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026 Thornton was the first large water provider in metro Denver to put in place Stage 1 drought restrictions, making its declaration about a month ago. —

John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 Following the declaration, the Continental Congress intensified its appeals to Spain. —

Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for declaration

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Murphy made a similar assertion in his Wednesday ruling, also claiming that the Supreme Court not immediately lifting the blocks on ending TPS for Haiti and Syria before justices hear those arguments strengthens his ruling.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
Know More The Pentagon’s recent assertion of editorial control over Stars and Stripes is part of a broader and well-documented crackdown by the department over any media coverage that could be seen as critical of the department or even simply unsanctioned by its official communications operation.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026