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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
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Recent Examples of confirmations
Ministers from Guinea, Kenya, and Zambia are also on the guest list, according to people familiar with the plans, with more confirmations expected in the coming days.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
If enacted, the new law would require all companies to receive explicit opt-in confirmations from customers before charging them full price after the end of a free or discount-rate trial.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The confirmations came despite a ceasefire that took effect in October.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Miami celebrated baptisms and birthdays there as well as confirmations and graduations and baby and bridal showers.
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The interior has also been designed by Pininfarina, though no images or detailed confirmations of the cabin have been released so far.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
Both blamed a long-standing Senate practice that made their confirmations to become permanent officeholders unlikely.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
The procedural snafu effectively delayed inevitable confirmations but allowed Republicans the last-minute chance to include more nominees before Congress departs later this month for an extended holiday recess that will stretch into early January.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Dec. 2025
Color cues, confirmations, and progress indicators turn abstract machine processes into steps that feel easy to follow.
—William Jones, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
If enacted, the new law would require all companies to receive explicit opt-in confirmations from customers before charging them full price after the end of a free or discount-rate trial.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The confirmations came despite a ceasefire that took effect in October.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Miami celebrated baptisms and birthdays there as well as confirmations and graduations and baby and bridal showers.
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The interior has also been designed by Pininfarina, though no images or detailed confirmations of the cabin have been released so far.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
Both blamed a long-standing Senate practice that made their confirmations to become permanent officeholders unlikely.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
The procedural snafu effectively delayed inevitable confirmations but allowed Republicans the last-minute chance to include more nominees before Congress departs later this month for an extended holiday recess that will stretch into early January.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Dec. 2025
Color cues, confirmations, and progress indicators turn abstract machine processes into steps that feel easy to follow.
—William Jones, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
Noun
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In the United States, both proofs are already required.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the three proofs won't necessarily be sold as a set, this release does not follow typical state allocation practices, and the brand emphasized that all three batches will be equally represented across 36 markets nationwide, giving consumers the opportunity to experience the trio.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Later episodes include interviews with contemporary creative partners like James Cameron and Danny Elfman, but the heart of the series comes from the Imagineers' nostalgic testimonies of the parks' early days.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mediazona has reported on the circumstances of the Moskva sinking extensively in the past, publishing testimonies from the families of sailors who were killed – and whose deaths were never officially acknowledged by the Russian military.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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After two years of research, an art historian believes that the designs on glass Roman cage cups are testaments to the skill and collaborative efforts required to craft some of the empire’s most renowned pieces of glasswork.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The defendants are also prohibited from making misleading representations related to earnings claims, testimonials, and the use of artificial intelligence.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Relentless, a documentary portrait of Warren featuring testimonials from Cher, Common, Jennifer Hudson, and more.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Any witnesses' names, addresses and telephone numbers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officials in Colorado are seeking photos, videos, witnesses and information about what may have started a 130-acre grass fire.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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