asseverations

plural of asseveration
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something despite the reporter's asseverations about journalistic integrity, there is little doubt that he is guilty of fabricating a number of details in his stories

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Noun
  • The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • By updating the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive to blacklist specific misleading marketing tactics, however, EmpCo could lighten the load for watchdog groups by rendering once-routine declarations off-limits.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Revealing documents from Jones’ litigation previously became central to Lively’s own assertions in court.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In a statement, a spokesperson for Lineage said the LAFD’s report backed the company’s assertions.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Asseverations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asseverations. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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