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
The book was an affirmation of love and the power of relationships.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Its constant affirmation of the user also bordered on dangerous, becoming sycophantic and encouraging delusions, as the company discussed in an April blog post.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Good friends and positive affirmations always help.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
At a time when so many negative narratives surround the Latino community, this kind of cultural affirmation matters deeply.
—Ana Mariella Rivera, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Its constant affirmation of the user also bordered on dangerous, becoming sycophantic and encouraging delusions, as the company discussed in an April blog post.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Good friends and positive affirmations always help.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
At a time when so many negative narratives surround the Latino community, this kind of cultural affirmation matters deeply.
—Ana Mariella Rivera, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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The declaration enables the county to set aside $200,000 in contingency funds to help impacted residents.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit is asking for a declaration that her firing was in violation of the First Amendment, as well as substantial financial relief and a jury trial.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also, Kaishian said, the video and report don’t back up earlier assertions by police that Emile pointed the gun at a rival, or at the cops.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The push-pull long has been there with Erik Spoelstra, that delicate balance between development and the unceasing insistence on the Miami Heat to live in the competitive moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s credibility to Ellison’s insistence that a Paramount deal is less murky, though such a merger would combine two of the five largest movie studios, not to mention competition considerations involving their news divisions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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