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
Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years.
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Monique John, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Jaafar turned to Michael’s personal writings, including his journals, poems, mantras and affirmations.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
In the early 1990s, Stuart Smalley's humorous affirmations on SNL highlighted the power of self-coaching, a concept supported by psychologist Ethan Kross, who suggests that addressing oneself in the second person can alleviate anxiety and improve problem-solving by fostering a broader perspective.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
With the help of those closest to her, Koch returns to her pop-punk roots without feeling trapped in nostalgia, treating the sound as a vehicle for anthemic affirmations about self-improvement and the power of community.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
DeSousa explains that Mon Rovîa's lyrics feel like a comforting embrace through the speakers, providing both parents and kids with affirmations to carry throughout the day.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
Most Americans are superficially familiar with the Declaration of Independence, especially its opening affirmations that we are all created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Monique John, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Jaafar turned to Michael’s personal writings, including his journals, poems, mantras and affirmations.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
In the early 1990s, Stuart Smalley's humorous affirmations on SNL highlighted the power of self-coaching, a concept supported by psychologist Ethan Kross, who suggests that addressing oneself in the second person can alleviate anxiety and improve problem-solving by fostering a broader perspective.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
With the help of those closest to her, Koch returns to her pop-punk roots without feeling trapped in nostalgia, treating the sound as a vehicle for anthemic affirmations about self-improvement and the power of community.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
DeSousa explains that Mon Rovîa's lyrics feel like a comforting embrace through the speakers, providing both parents and kids with affirmations to carry throughout the day.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
Most Americans are superficially familiar with the Declaration of Independence, especially its opening affirmations that we are all created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmations
Noun
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At least 15 laws in 11 states, including Alabama, Virginia and Louisiana, imposed new restrictions on declaring public health emergencies - declarations necessary to do things such as muster disease fighters and clear away red tape.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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During the dinner my good friend asked everyone for supporting declarations.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Some immigration lawyers don’t buy those assertions, however, after reading the fine print of the memo.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Underneath the topmost layer (a user clicking through a browser), a comprehensive E2E setup involves mocking production endpoints, intercepting network requests, seeding databases, making precise assertions at every layer of the stack and integrating tightly with CI pipelines.—
Ethan Pronev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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