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 Vatican’s 2023 declaration allowing an informal blessing, promulgated with virtually no consultation outside the Vatican, sharply divided the church, with African bishops delivering a continent-wide dissent and refusing to implement it.
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Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
After all, Venus would much rather witty banter and inside jokes than grand declarations of love when transiting Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Adams inspired generations of people to make their own declarations — that all men, all women, of all races and -— on Philadelphia's first-ever Earth Week — all species are created equal.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
After all, Venus would much rather witty banter and inside jokes than grand declarations of love when transiting Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Adams inspired generations of people to make their own declarations — that all men, all women, of all races and -— on Philadelphia's first-ever Earth Week — all species are created equal.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for declaration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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But that document raised serious questions about recent assertions made by the city in a related lawsuit.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Araghchi reposted Ghalibaf’s statement on X and defended the assertion that Iran is united.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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The report added that Beijing will continue to prosecute its maritime and territorial claims in the South and East China Sea, using the People's Liberation Army and China Coast Guard.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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In his order, Nunley recounted the attorney’s claim he’d been assigned more than 300 nearly identical cases in the last three months, all of immigrants in detention who argued they were being held without cause.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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In the world of higher ed, there’s long been an insistence that college is for everyone, but this has resulted in many graduates unable to find suitable jobs; the employment prospects of English majors—or even computer-science grads—are looking increasingly grim.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iranian media outlets are portraying the development as a victory for Tehran’s negotiating position, claiming that Iran’s insistence on linking progress in talks with Washington to a ceasefire in Lebanon compelled the United States and Israel to agree to a ceasefire there.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The banking giant signed a lease for a new corporate office at One Piedmont Town Center, with employees expected to move in by early 2028, according to a Tuesday announcement from the company.—
Chase Jordan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The announcement of the Illinois loans came on April 20, or 4/20, an informal holiday celebrating cannabis culture.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jim Tinaglia, mayor of Arlington Heights, brought a framed proclamation to present during the formal program.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The unabashed proclamation of championship aspirations.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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