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
This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 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
Practice daily affirmations with the 7/10 rule Affirmations have been shown in psychology to have a measurable positive impact on stress levels and optimism.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 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
That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But beneath his plush exterior and upbeat messaging, Buddy is an insatiably needy, controlling narcissist requiring constant affirmations of the children’s love and filling their heads with terror of the monsters lurking in the outside world beyond the park in which the show takes place.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 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
Practice daily affirmations with the 7/10 rule Affirmations have been shown in psychology to have a measurable positive impact on stress levels and optimism.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 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
That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But beneath his plush exterior and upbeat messaging, Buddy is an insatiably needy, controlling narcissist requiring constant affirmations of the children’s love and filling their heads with terror of the monsters lurking in the outside world beyond the park in which the show takes place.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmations
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington were granted major disaster declarations, which can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although similar declarations have been made in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the United Nations and European Union have not added the sprawling global group to terror lists.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, in a court filing on Monday, the parents made several assertions and previewed their arguments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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