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 will last for seven days, but can be extended if the situation requires, according to a news brief with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Wednesday's declaration was attended by Smith and Parker's son Joseph Parker, who embraced and met for the first time, according to the office of Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot, which released photos of the encounter.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
The outcropping, also named Hawksbill Crag for its shape, lets visitors (quite literally) live on the edge, creating a fantastic backdrop for anyone planning a sweeping declaration of their love.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Colorado and 19 other states have sued to block federal officials from cutting off funding based on Kennedy’s declaration.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Wednesday's declaration was attended by Smith and Parker's son Joseph Parker, who embraced and met for the first time, according to the office of Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot, which released photos of the encounter.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
The outcropping, also named Hawksbill Crag for its shape, lets visitors (quite literally) live on the edge, creating a fantastic backdrop for anyone planning a sweeping declaration of their love.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Colorado and 19 other states have sued to block federal officials from cutting off funding based on Kennedy’s declaration.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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During Thursday’s hearing, the appeals court also questioned Ensign on the DOJ’s assertion that courts should give significant deference to the president’s findings that the conditions required to invoke the enemies act have been met.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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But what unfolded over the course of his lengthy speech was less a celebration of economic revival than a sweeping assertion of American dominance—and of his own role as its chief architect—over allies, adversaries and institutions alike.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials said Good attempted to drive her vehicle toward agents during the encounter, a claim disputed by family members and some local leaders.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Witnesses and local leaders have contradicted that claim, saying Good was trying to leave and steering away from the agent.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The push-pull long has been there with Erik Spoelstra, that delicate balance between development and the unceasing insistence on the Miami Heat to live in the competitive moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s credibility to Ellison’s insistence that a Paramount deal is less murky, though such a merger would combine two of the five largest movie studios, not to mention competition considerations involving their news divisions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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In New York City, Channing Tatum embraces shirtless men at the Magic Mike Live special announcement event.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Warriors made the announcement Tuesday ahead of their home game against Toronto.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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The proclamation also mentions the Tubbs, Camp and North Complex blazes of recent years.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on culinary controversies and presidential proclamations.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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