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

The boldest declarations of solidarity, Lee knows, often precede the quietest and cruellest of betrayals. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

The shift has bolstered Kirby’s declaration that only two such full-service airlines exist. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

This year marks the 30th anniversary of his declaration and the 250th anniversary of the one that inspired it. — Amelia Rose Barlow, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Less than two weeks ago, urban flooding on the Balboa Peninsula disrupted daily life for residents and forced an additional local emergency declaration. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026