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as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
with jingoism rampant, the peace candidate felt compelled to make an avowal of his patriotism
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as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
her own avowal that she was to blame for the accident
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Recent Examples of avowal
Their jobs—which may involve stabbing, shooting, or strangling, as well as betrayals and avowals of loyalty, and locking bodies in car trunks for later disposal—may be slightly stressful at times, but the effects are temporary.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
30 July 2024
What’s worth bearing in mind is that an avowal of love can have meanings beyond its words.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2024
One element that distinguishes the Protestant tradition from the other Abrahamic religions is its emphasis on public avowal.
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Ian Buruma,
Harper's Magazine,
2 June 2023
Did the secret of this avowal loiter in the breast of a consecrated virgin?
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Cynthia Ozick,
Harper’s Magazine ,
10 Apr. 2023
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Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
30 July 2024
What’s worth bearing in mind is that an avowal of love can have meanings beyond its words.
—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2024
One element that distinguishes the Protestant tradition from the other Abrahamic religions is its emphasis on public avowal.
—
Ian Buruma,
Harper's Magazine,
2 June 2023
Did the secret of this avowal loiter in the breast of a consecrated virgin?
—
Cynthia Ozick,
Harper’s Magazine ,
10 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for avowal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avowal
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Historian Pauline Maier has identified some 90 declarations sent to the Continental Congress by towns and counties throughout the colonies.
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At first glance, these expressions might seem triumphalist declarations that link the nation’s success over the past 250 years with Christian faith.
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Other free admission for military, healthcare, first responders, Florida educators, and disabled visitors and an accompanying caregiver.
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One drink ticket is included in admission and a valid ID required, organizers said.
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That pushed back on foreign assertions that China lacks the ability to exert its authority over the waters, the account said in a post.
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Ensure that any assertions aren’t overstating the case.
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Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
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What happens when the material is not confession but trace?
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.
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After Phil Nevin and Ron Washington also failed to hold the managerial job for more than two seasons, Minasian hired first-time manager Kurt Suzuki from his own front-office staff last fall, giving him a one-year deal with the acknowledgment that their fates were tied.
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In September 2024, the USDA quietly terminated its 30-year-old annual report on household food insecurity — effectively ending the official tracking and acknowledgment of hunger in America.
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“Avowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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