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
Her bridal party went viral for the prayers and affirmations the couple wrote on bayleaves that were put into a cinnamon broom handmade by Monaleo’s grandmother.
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Good friends and positive affirmations always help.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
While the braille labels provide practical functionality for blind and visually impaired children, the affirmations and tactile elements invite all kids to engage with the product.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 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
Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Good friends and positive affirmations always help.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
While the braille labels provide practical functionality for blind and visually impaired children, the affirmations and tactile elements invite all kids to engage with the product.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmations
Noun
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According to declarations filed by state officials, system rewrites required to implement USDA’s reduction tables could take weeks or months to complete, leaving many recipients temporarily without benefits.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Relatives may also be in possession of advance declarations the patient made while still able to communicate.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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In August, The Guardian said the Israeli Defense Forces' Unit 8200 had built a system in Microsoft's Azure cloud for tracking Palestinians' phone calls as part of the country's invasion of Gaza, leading Microsoft to investigate the newspaper's assertions.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The assertions came despite a lack of clear scientific evidence, and Kenvue has called them simply false.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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