as in assertions
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 declarations
Such declarations closed schools and required masks for children during the pandemic.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Sworn declarations by detainees filed in federal court and obtained by the Herald on condition of anonymity allege negligent medical care and crumbling infrastructure at GEO’s facility in Karnes, Texas.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the leaders of Canada and Australia also made their own formal declarations recognizing Palestinian statehood.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Impact doesn’t happen through one-off acts or big declarations.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The sketch features Colbert making bold declarations about popular news topics while witty jokes are quietly displayed on the graphic beside him.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
—Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But posting on social media leaves a record, and in times of escalating political polarization, those declarations can be seen as damaging to the reputation of an individual or their employer.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
State and local officials can issue emergency declarations to immediately mobilize local resources and implement emergency plans.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Sworn declarations by detainees filed in federal court and obtained by the Herald on condition of anonymity allege negligent medical care and crumbling infrastructure at GEO’s facility in Karnes, Texas.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the leaders of Canada and Australia also made their own formal declarations recognizing Palestinian statehood.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Impact doesn’t happen through one-off acts or big declarations.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The sketch features Colbert making bold declarations about popular news topics while witty jokes are quietly displayed on the graphic beside him.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
—Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But posting on social media leaves a record, and in times of escalating political polarization, those declarations can be seen as damaging to the reputation of an individual or their employer.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
State and local officials can issue emergency declarations to immediately mobilize local resources and implement emergency plans.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declarations
Noun
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These assertions are self-evident but fishy.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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On Monday evening, the FDA released its note to doctors about a possible link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism, which was more measured than the president's assertions.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the time, Bailey denied claims that the film was initially rejected due to censorship but rather footage clearance and security concerns.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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Fresh data revealed jobless claims far under expectations — suggesting layoffs remain limited and the labor market is holding firm despite Fed worries.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Declarations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declarations. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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