Synonyms of declaration

declaration

noun

ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assertion
• claim
• insistence
• announcement
• proclamation
• affirmation
• allegation
• avowal
• protestation
• profession
• argument
• pronouncement
• asseveration
• avouchment
• confirmation
• justification
• reaffirmation
• vindication
• rationalization
• reason
• reconfirmation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disavowal
• disclaimer
• question
• dispute
• challenge
• rebuttal
• refutation
• denial
• contradiction
• negation
• confutation
• disproof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of declaration

Biscayne 21’s declaration — the document that establishes the condominium — required a unanimous vote to terminate the building’s condo association, a goal that seemed unlikely with a group of residents refusing to sell. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

As the president of the main competition jury, the filmmaker and actress will attend several premieres and screenings, so her introduction and official jury photo call moment marked a declaration of authority through power dressing. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Two years later, however, conservative President Michel Temer’s government overturned the declaration, in a decision some experts have called unconstitutional. — Marina Dias, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026

Supporting evidence can include customer licenses or confirmations, sales records, customs declarations and shipping documentation. — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026