affirmative

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Recent Examples of affirmative The weather might not have been the best, but for anyone looking for reassurance that Mardi Gras was going to stay weird in 2023, the evening provided an energetic affirmative. al, 11 Feb. 2023 The answer, to my mind, is a resounding affirmative. Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022 Shortly after, Gomez herself responded with a resounding affirmative. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2022 Use liberally the affirmatives Yes, ma’am and Yes, sir, having grown up under threat of a stiff switch. Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, 13 Dec. 2017 See All Example Sentences for affirmative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmative
Noun
  • Certainly Thor is looking down with approval.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • That has allowed the city to put the new Clairemont plan on the fast track for approval, with committee and City Council public hearings scheduled for this fall.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Concerns included graphic illustrations, discussion of drug or alcohol use and transgender acceptance.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Israel did not confirm its acceptance, and when the US has previously touted possible deals, Israeli leaders have publicly pledged to continue their assault.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The answer to both questions is a resounding yes.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Asked if there’s hope for Jewish life in Romania, Șaim answered with a resounding yes.
    Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Affirmative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmative. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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