as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
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Recent Examples of affirmation
Hundreds of comments have flooded in, praising the father for his simple affirmation of his partner.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
People who are hoping to become pregnant are turning to the chatbot for advice, tips, and affirmations during their pregnancy journeys.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
This only proves that, just like you, your manager needs those words of affirmation to stay motivated.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Aniston has shown herself to be a fan of Curtis’ affirmations and of his work, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
People who are hoping to become pregnant are turning to the chatbot for advice, tips, and affirmations during their pregnancy journeys.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
This only proves that, just like you, your manager needs those words of affirmation to stay motivated.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Aniston has shown herself to be a fan of Curtis’ affirmations and of his work, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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His declaration of the situation as a public safety emergency drew criticism from local officials, as violent crime in the city is at a 30-year-low.—
Time,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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That declaration is a major part of the process for the state to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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But realizing that potential demands our collective vigilance, our insistence on transparency, and our willingness to hold both public and private actors to account.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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And his constant insistence on lower rates and previous threats to appoint Powell’s successor, have put pressure on the Fed to exert its independence.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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