as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations.
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
Peters had asked about partisanship in granting major disaster declarations.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
There’s also a lawsuit asking for an official declaration that the race is on.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The anthology is so well-curated and such a love declaration to the city.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
Peters had asked about partisanship in granting major disaster declarations.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
There’s also a lawsuit asking for an official declaration that the race is on.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The anthology is so well-curated and such a love declaration to the city.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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The bill also required more documentation of work and income to participate, despite advocates' assertion that states were already collecting lots of paperwork.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Southgate’s confident assertion that the tide of history was turning against bigotry now looks utopian, or even naïve.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Draper contested the claims and denied all wrongdoing and criticized the Commission on Judicial Performance.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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According to the Comcast settlement website, the settlement is now open for claims, and current or former customers who received a breach notification from Comcast in December 2023 may be eligible for a payout.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Which brings us to his case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, a topic perhaps being debated by its selection committee right now in advance of Monday’s announcement of the class of 2026.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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National Parents Union President Keri Rodrigues told ABC News the announcements create more chaos for families with special needs.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Camden County presented him with a medal and issued a proclamation recognizing his contributions.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Today’s proclamation loosens restrictions on fishing in some of those same areas, specifically, Mau and Ho‘omalu Zones of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the Islands Unit of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument, and the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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