as in approval
a vote or decision for something
we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee
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Recent Examples of affirmative
Deputy Superintendent Derald Davis answered in the affirmative and added that administrative support is being given to those staff members and/or the school site.
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Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
With its passage out of committee and the support of Wong, the rezoning likely has the support of the majority of the board, with Supervisors Melgar, Mandelman, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Stephen Sherrill and Matt Dorsey likely to vote in the affirmative.
—J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Dec. 2025
But some people will embrace it, and answer in the affirmative.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Mohan responds in the affirmative, noting the studios that people like Deon and Mann have built.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
With its passage out of committee and the support of Wong, the rezoning likely has the support of the majority of the board, with Supervisors Melgar, Mandelman, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Stephen Sherrill and Matt Dorsey likely to vote in the affirmative.
—J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Dec. 2025
But some people will embrace it, and answer in the affirmative.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Mohan responds in the affirmative, noting the studios that people like Deon and Mann have built.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmative
Noun
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Those deals do not require approval.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Thornberg is in the process of seeking zoning approval for 53 units.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Baseman said the nearly 21-year-old character, named after his childhood crush, is an all-knowing keeper of secrets and represents acceptance.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s and Prize Provider’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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For example, school vouchers is not something the majority of House District 97 residents wanted, however received a yes vote for the governors endorsement and large financial donors.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The answer from patient surveys was a resounding yes, change it.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
12 May 2026
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“Affirmative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmative. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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