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
It was built not on lofty declarations, but on monitoring, transparency, and painstaking diplomacy.
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Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Jericho didn’t make any other declarations or call out anyone on the AEW roster.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The government is aiming to go even deeper, targeting at least 18 military positions across the area with declarations of plans to control territory all the way up to the Litani River, some 15 to 20 miles north of the Israeli border.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Rock Canyon’s championship run was punctuated by two declarations of confidence that came nearly a quarter-century apart.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Although required oaths—such as allegiance to the sovereign and canonical obedience—are taken at the earlier election and confirmation ceremonies, the installation service does include a number of formal declarations or reaffirmations connected to the archbishop’s ministry.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
From trade tariffs to border emergency declarations, this administration has consistently bypassed traditional legislative hurdles to achieve its ends.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The aim here—which, judging by their declarations, the Islamic Republic’s leaders believed within reach—was the destruction of Israel.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Jericho didn’t make any other declarations or call out anyone on the AEW roster.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The government is aiming to go even deeper, targeting at least 18 military positions across the area with declarations of plans to control territory all the way up to the Litani River, some 15 to 20 miles north of the Israeli border.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Rock Canyon’s championship run was punctuated by two declarations of confidence that came nearly a quarter-century apart.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Although required oaths—such as allegiance to the sovereign and canonical obedience—are taken at the earlier election and confirmation ceremonies, the installation service does include a number of formal declarations or reaffirmations connected to the archbishop’s ministry.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
From trade tariffs to border emergency declarations, this administration has consistently bypassed traditional legislative hurdles to achieve its ends.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The aim here—which, judging by their declarations, the Islamic Republic’s leaders believed within reach—was the destruction of Israel.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declarations
Noun
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Other leadership, like Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, remains the same, contrary to Trump’s assertions.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The company disputes the cancer-causing assertions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Extreme claims have circulated.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Declarations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declarations. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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