AVOWALS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

avowals

noun

plural of avowal

as in declarations

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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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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Noun

Tehran’s declarations snapped another fragile thread as the war shows no end in sight.

— Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
The European Commission adopted the Delegated Act, which updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the EUDR, while the Implementing Act outlines the information system for submitting due diligence statements and simplified declarations.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of declarations

Noun

The Cecchettos' lawsuit asks for a judge to impose robust procedures PACS homes must follow for admissions, staff training, room changes, and the reporting of altercations between residents.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
The tax funds free admissions to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Department of Natural Resources.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of admissions

Noun

Sami Sheen, daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, is pushing back on any nepo-baby assertions.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 July 2026
In an address from the White House tonight, the president sought to reveal proof for his baseless assertions of a 2020 vote marred by fraud.

— Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of assertions

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And her brand of absurdist humor, full of candid confessions, fart jokes, and Harry Styles fan-fiction, definitely goes there.

— Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026
Prosecutors showed a video interview with Robinson's former lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs, who alleged the suspect made multiple confessions.

— Michael Ruiz , Tessa Hoyos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of confessions

Noun

Amid all that drama, Dunham also gave Swift a special heartfelt shout-out in the acknowledgements section of her book.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
The silliness of that aspect of the story is baked into this interpretation, with several very meta acknowledgments.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

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