CONFIRMATORY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

confirmatory

adjective

kən-ˈfər-mə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of confirmatory

as in confirming

serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something a confirmatory test for pregnancy

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Recent Examples of confirmatory The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting confirmatory testing, which can take up to 10 days to complete. — Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 More frequently, though, my winter surprises have been confirmatory rather than revelatory. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 In many cases, presumptive testing requires further confirmatory testing. — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025 Those drugs are unlikely to have successful confirmatory trials. — Adriane Fugh-Berman, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for confirmatory

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Adjective

The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of supporting

Adjective

Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.

— Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of supportive

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Poetry and Original Spoken Word are considered supplementary events, Frazier said.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
In some parts of Hwange, natural seeps and seasonal watering holes provide supplementary water, while Wilderness helps pump water to artificial watering holes in the southeastern region of the park.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

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