DECLARATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

declaration

noun

ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of declaration

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 Johnson’s response is simply a declaration of her love for the long-running sketch series. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 TikTok has been brimming with unboxing videos and fan declarations that the character Nikki, who sports the famous red top, will be the Halloween costume of the season. — Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 For the past five years, Ella had only acquiesced to seeing them on Easter and Christmas Eve, which for an Italian-American family was equivalent to a declaration of war. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Under Florida law, local emergency declarations expire after seven days unless they are renewed. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for declaration

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Some requests were for DeepSeek’s technology, a finding that bolsters assertions from Congress that the company is in bed with the CCP’s military and spying apparatus.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
This study gives us a reason, beyond the assertions of law enforcement leaders, to believe the Flock system deserves some credit for San Francisco's drop in car thefts.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of assertion

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The lawsuit said Bakker and a guest made the cure claim during 11 episodes in February and March 2020.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Some defendants face additional allegations involving false claims of citizenship or fraudulent statements that rest on separate federal statutes.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of claim

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One is reminded of Toni Morrison, whose refusal to pander to the dominant gaze — whose insistence on writing about Black characters without regard for whoever else might be reading — unlocked its own kind of universality.

— Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Trump’s insistence on including certain details regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program has emerged as a pressure point in negotiations, as have various ways to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and thus bring down global oil prices.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of insistence

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Sonoma County supervisors on Tuesday issued an emergency proclamation ahead of the developing El Niño season that is predicted to cause heavy rain during the winter.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … DIVIDED HALLS — School board urges students to ‘celebrate’ LGBTQ+ history in new proclamation.

— , FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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