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 complaint included declarations from eight other women who also described the harassment and management’s response, and estimated that the class complaint would include least 182 women. — Alexandra Olson, Fortune, 29 July 2026

While those public declarations are sweet, plenty of stars have found love outside of Hollywood—and their romantic lore is just as charming. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The United States’ contribution to ending Europe’s two civil wars fostered American confidence and, by the mid-Forties, declarations of an American century. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

At least 5 of his 6 kids have made public declarations about dropping the Pitt name, and it’s been reported that none of the kids have even met Pitt’s girlfriend since 2022, Ines de Ramon. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026