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
Their wisdom is sought and heeded at work, and there’s an incredible affirmation that comes with that.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Small affirmations of love and gratitude help keep the emotional connection alive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In September 2023, for instance, Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required courts to consider affirmation of gender identity when making child custody and visitation decisions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Beyond positive affirmation, ask: Are workloads unrealistic?
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Small affirmations of love and gratitude help keep the emotional connection alive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In September 2023, for instance, Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required courts to consider affirmation of gender identity when making child custody and visitation decisions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Beyond positive affirmation, ask: Are workloads unrealistic?
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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But the president’s declaration of victory may be premature.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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Both Sean and Carrie signed a stipulation and waiver of the final declaration of disclosure, leaving issues relating to child support, custody, spousal support, division of property, tax matters, legal fees and more to be determined privately.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Kennedy himself has a history of promoting vaccine misinformation, having repeatedly claimed vaccines cause autism, an assertion that has been widely debunked by science and data.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But its assertions are characteristic of the Trump administration’s systemic denial of trans lives, and signal further movement by HHS toward policies that seek to suppress trans identities among young people.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The profile, largely sourced from former staffers, alleged the senator has deteriorated drastically since taking office, contradicting his public insistence that he’s largely recovered from his stroke.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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The results seemed to support his insistence that he was not meant to be more than a position player.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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