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
Peace is not achieved through declarations; it is achieved when those who have chosen terror abandon it and when violence and incitement end.
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Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The local emergency declaration grants authorities the flexibility to coordinate across agencies, mobilize additional firefighting personnel and equipment, and streamline procurement processes.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
His work speaks in whispers and declarations, always searching for the invisible architecture of the soul.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Even less common are declarations from centers at the line of scrimmage.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
The local emergency declaration grants authorities the flexibility to coordinate across agencies, mobilize additional firefighting personnel and equipment, and streamline procurement processes.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
His work speaks in whispers and declarations, always searching for the invisible architecture of the soul.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Even less common are declarations from centers at the line of scrimmage.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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The Path to a 2x Valuation The assertion that Fortinet's stock might double relies on two fundamental assumptions regarding its future performance and market valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No verification: No backup of a product’s claims or credible third-party certification means those assertions might not be true.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cook is the latest high-ranking Democrat and Trump critic to face similar allegations by the Trump administration, as Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered an investigation into mortgage fraud claims against Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and New York Attorney General Letitia James.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In light of that ruling, a federal appeals court this month revived an Indiana music teacher’s religious discrimination claim against his former employer, Brownsburg High School, over a requirement to use transgender students’ first names and pronouns.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Whether this is an insistence to avoid the potential legal and regulatory consequences or a plea for humanity to be more distant from their AI companions, the real-world warnings are just as pressing.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes an insistence on accuracy turned these shows into political statements, whether they were originally designed that way or not.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Read More: The History of Music Copyright—Before (Taylor’s Version) More than a million listeners tuned in to the New Heights podcasts the night of Swift’s announcement.—
Misty L. Heggeness,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fans are eagerly waiting for a Season 5 announcement.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hearing began at five o’clock that evening, a little more than an hour after Trump’s proclamation was posted publicly.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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The event also featured a proclamation read by Francine Busby, district representative for California State Senator Catherine Blakespear, acknowledging the local and global significance of the initiative.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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