as in declarations
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 affirmations
Centered on love, self-worth, and emotional well-being, the episodes weave affirmations with real conversations about relationships, healing, and personal growth.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
That's our time to do it together, our affirmations together.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Guests also had access to affirmations written by Nafousi, offering a thoughtful way to start trip with total clarity.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Even on social media, you don’t get paid for posts — you get paid in likes, in affirmations.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Related Articles Along with the apparel drop, Mayfair U will launch a free digital resource hub with affirmations, mental health tools, peer mentorship and community-building spaces for students and athletes alike, per the brand.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Pep talks, affirmations or an arm around your shoulder are good medicine to co-exist with your under-estimator’s oppression.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Local activists and leaders have criticized the move and see the removals as an effort to marginalize communities and erase visible affirmations of Black history and pride.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
That's our time to do it together, our affirmations together.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Guests also had access to affirmations written by Nafousi, offering a thoughtful way to start trip with total clarity.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Even on social media, you don’t get paid for posts — you get paid in likes, in affirmations.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Related Articles Along with the apparel drop, Mayfair U will launch a free digital resource hub with affirmations, mental health tools, peer mentorship and community-building spaces for students and athletes alike, per the brand.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Pep talks, affirmations or an arm around your shoulder are good medicine to co-exist with your under-estimator’s oppression.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Local activists and leaders have criticized the move and see the removals as an effort to marginalize communities and erase visible affirmations of Black history and pride.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmations
Noun
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Trackhouse Racing, Spire Motorsports, Kaulig Racing and Haas Factory Team were the only charter-holding teams not included in the declarations.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The bold declarations in the lyrics express that those who want to love give it their all.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These assertions are self-evident but fishy.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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On Monday evening, the FDA released its note to doctors about a possible link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism, which was more measured than the president's assertions.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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