as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of confirmation
Handmaid’s Tale protestors returned in 2020 to protest Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
When customers scan the QR code at checkout, Square handles things behind the scenes, including real-time exchange rates and confirmation.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Díaz will next need confirmation from the state’s Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public universities.
—Ian Hodgson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Martin Makary, appointed by President Donald Trump to head the FDA, mentioned the microbiome at his Senate confirmation hearing in March.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
When customers scan the QR code at checkout, Square handles things behind the scenes, including real-time exchange rates and confirmation.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Díaz will next need confirmation from the state’s Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public universities.
—Ian Hodgson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Martin Makary, appointed by President Donald Trump to head the FDA, mentioned the microbiome at his Senate confirmation hearing in March.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The earworm melody, and new EP, are a testament to the island’s homegrown hustlers.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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And still, the fact their relationship has sustained despite their being teammates for only one season during radically different moments in their careers is a testament to the loyalty SGA can engender.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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