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

So too is the poet’s journey—a series of declarations, and a repetition of change. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Imagining, estranging, and making are declarations of independence. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

The governor’s press secretary, Liliana Soto, told me emergency declarations are reserved for natural disasters, and using one to address homelessness might not be appropriate. — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026

After this weekend, that declaration might come with an asterisk. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026