1
as in insisting
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of affirming
He has been criticized for making unscientific and misleading statements, including COVID-19 misinformation and promoting conspiracy theories, and affirming antisemitic, racist, and transphobic comments.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
In fact, this is far from the first time cis people have leapt to gender-affirming care.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
The work encourages caregivers to speak life into children by affirming them while caring for their hair.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The Cultural Center once housed the Pride Closet, which offered free, gender-affirming products like chest binders or clothing that students experimenting with their gender identity could wear.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
That means ensuring schools remain safe and affirming.
—Chris Ward, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
For Barr, the experience was both surreal and affirming.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Bonta argued that Trump’s order to pull federal funding from medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth could have devastating effects.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
This flip would be the first GOP House gain in New England since 2018, affirming that economic populism and cultural conservatism can breach the blue wall.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
In fact, this is far from the first time cis people have leapt to gender-affirming care.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
The work encourages caregivers to speak life into children by affirming them while caring for their hair.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The Cultural Center once housed the Pride Closet, which offered free, gender-affirming products like chest binders or clothing that students experimenting with their gender identity could wear.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
That means ensuring schools remain safe and affirming.
—Chris Ward, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
For Barr, the experience was both surreal and affirming.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Bonta argued that Trump’s order to pull federal funding from medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth could have devastating effects.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
This flip would be the first GOP House gain in New England since 2018, affirming that economic populism and cultural conservatism can breach the blue wall.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
Verb
-
The video of Beverly insisting on snuggling into Jeremy’s lap melted hearts across Instagram.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Theatrical worthiness is a recurring theme, with audiences insisting this arc had to be a movie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Party game Cards Against Humanity is declaring a small legal win against SpaceX after suing to boot the company from a plot of land for trespassing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Even the Boston Police Department had already issued a press statement, written by still another shady cop from Canton, declaring Karen Read guilty as charged – no presumptions of innocence in Norfolk County.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, Madrid’s official complaints to the Spanish government’s Higher Sports Council, alleging that La Liga did not have the competency to organise the Miami game within official regulations, sought to raise the possibility of Tebas being suspended from his position.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Hours before the court filing alleging a possible violation of the judge’s order, Bovino defended federal agents’ conduct in the Chicago area during an interview with CBS News.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Tehran is likely to continue advancing its nuclear program and asserting regional influence while selectively engaging with allies and rivals.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Violence is for getting your way; for asserting your existence as an individual or a group; for venting torrential feeling; for sadistic pleasure.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Here's why Americans are claiming Social Security early At a recent internal meeting, a Social Security administrator noted that new benefit claims were up more than 15% in March, compared with the same month in 2024.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
-
In his interview with CNN, Noboa acknowledged the worsening homicide statistics, but pushed back by claiming that a greater percentage of the killings involved criminal-on-criminal violence.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Nevertheless, in the due course of time Truman became as much a fixture to Finney County, Kansas, as are the roadside signs proclaiming its many virtues.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Trump has been proclaiming for years that his political opponents should be locked up, but there is a gulf between loudly alleging criminal behavior and amassing the evidence necessary to prove the elements of an actual crime.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Ferrari’s reputation for innovative design and technology prowess works hand-in-hand with a strategy of maintaining very tight supply to elevate the mystique the company enjoys.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
-
The coalition is a group of nations working on maintaining peace in Ukraine once the war is over, particularly by deploying peacekeeping troops under a security guarantee against future Russian aggression.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Baiamonte, 62, grew up in Miami and attended Gulliver Prep, and developed an interest in basketball and announcing at a young age.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
-
In August, the Neighbourhood shared an Instagram Story post announcing that the group — including drummer Brandon Fried — had reunited.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share