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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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In its declaration of Fujimori’s victory Friday, Peru’s National Jury of Elections said a review had found no such inconsistencies in the vote and rejected an appeal filed by Together for Peru.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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Knoebels Amusement Resort, the nation's largest free-admission park, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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The access fee itself has been widely criticized by activists, housing advocates and opposition politicians for not doing enough to ease crowding in the city, while reducing Venice to a tourist attraction by charging admission.
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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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Despite Weakfall’s confession, the rape case against him collapsed.
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The 16-year-old killer accused of fatally stabbing a young man in the heart of Dyker Beach Park in Brooklyn made an impromptu confession to an off-duty cop just 45 minutes later, prosecutors said Monday.
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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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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Amid all that drama, Dunham also gave Swift a special heartfelt shout-out in the acknowledgements section of her book.
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“Avowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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