DECLARATIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

declarations

noun

plural of declaration

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 The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands both requested emergency disaster declarations on Friday. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Importers must determine which products are covered, calculate the financial implications, and ensure their customs declarations reflect the applicable requirements. — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 This is so economical and an effective supplement to love declarations. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Dobbins responded with declarations that reflected his confidence. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The president had previously approved emergency declarations for the neighboring states of Florida and Alabama ahead of Isaias' landfall as a hurricane. — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026 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

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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Multiple individuals within the world of independent film backed up Skolnick’s assertions about his reputation and the wider industry to IndieWire.

— Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

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Gilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The probe found no criminal wrongdoing, at which point Spitzer shifted to negotiating towards a civil disposition with GKN and announced the claims program.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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