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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The motion does not address the core negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from the crash itself but seeks to dismiss claims related to emergency dispatch and allegations Riverside County officials failed to protect the victims after the collision.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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One of Hart’s notes centered on Smith’s claim that Villanova’s 2016 national championship roster lacked NBA-caliber prospects.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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While the day was ceremonial as the Bills begin a new era in their new stadium, Kelly's announcement wasn't news anyone expected.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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What to Watch For The proclamation comes only two days after former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a special election to replace an outgoing member of Parliament for Makerfield.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The county board recently adopted a proclamation recognizing the auxiliary deputies for almost 50 years of service.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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