1
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
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
The ritual of public avowals began in Europe with the Reformation.
—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
Poland, controlled alternately by Russia and Germany for much of the 20th century, was subject to such rule for decades, an experience that has informed an avowal and a consensus that the only way to prevail is to refuse to be dominated.
—Elisabeth Zerofsky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
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Ian Buruma, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023
The ritual of public avowals began in Europe with the Reformation.
—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
Poland, controlled alternately by Russia and Germany for much of the 20th century, was subject to such rule for decades, an experience that has informed an avowal and a consensus that the only way to prevail is to refuse to be dominated.
—Elisabeth Zerofsky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avowal
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This is the second time this year that there has been such a declaration in Texas, after severe storms and flooding in March.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Your people don’t need another well-meaning declaration.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The event will feature festival food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, live music and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and admission is free.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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But the company was forced to retreat a year later following the admission that its earnings had been fabricated.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.—
Jordan Kellogg,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Even sophisticated test flows, complete with conditions and assertions, can be generated through natural language.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The feed surfaces chats containing legal dilemmas, therapy discussions, and deeply personal confessions, often linked to real accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s her initial reaction to his big confession there?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
28 June 2025
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Vallas’ insistence on elevating the payouts to survivors of police violence and the criminal justice reform measures aimed at the curtailment of civil rights abuses to a greater level of concern than the police abuses of power that our city is unfortunately known for is nothing short of shameful.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The stock comeback of the last two months has perplexed many investors, who remain befuddled by the market's insistence to look past conflict, tariffs and major challenges to the economic outlook, to make short work of recovering losses from their April lows.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio emerged from a 40-minute meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday with an acknowledgment that talks between Moscow and Kyiv for peace in Ukraine have not progressed much.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
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That acknowledgment comes as Iran’s theocracy has slowly begun to admit the scale of the damage wrought by the 12-day war with Israel, which saw Israeli fighter jets decimate the country’s air defenses and conduct strikes at will over the Islamic Republic.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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“Avowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowal. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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