reaffirmation

noun

Definition of reaffirmationnext
as in confirmation

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Recent Examples of reaffirmation The Dolphins enter days two and three of the NFL Draft with 11 more picks, at least three gaping holes and reaffirmation of the universal belief that everything with this franchise isn’t going to be fixed in one draft. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 At the time, the Biden administration updated various rules for Section 504, including a reaffirmation of the integration mandate. — Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2026 Exhibitors see the potential merger as a reaffirmation of the theatrical model. — Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 That’s due to its stirring reaffirmation of Congress’ role in decisions as important as imposing substantial tariffs on American trading partners. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirmation
  1. confirmation
  2. vindication
  3. justification
  4. reconfirmation
  5. rationalization
Noun
  • State law prohibits the disclosure or confirmation of such information.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • There has, of course, been no confirmation one way or another, but the internet doesn’t require confirmation.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of confirmation
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  • Recounting the acquittal, Sam suggests Paul’s vindication wasn’t rooted so much in the truth as in the limits of the criminal justice system.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Perhaps this season can serve as a bit of vindication for Marmol, who senses a shift in how his fan base perceives him.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of vindication
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  • As the economy becomes a flashpoint for the November midterms, many of these candidates and voters who support them are citing religion as a justification for their positions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Its inability to thrive was then offered as the justification for never building one.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of justification
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  • An official in the governor’s office said the move was a reconfirmation of Walz’s direction for the state National Guard to mobilize in support of the local law enforcement.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of reconfirmation
Noun
  • Entity rationalization, transfer pricing and consolidated return positions compound with each transaction.
    — Shawn Cole, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • None of this makes any sense, except as desperate rationalizations from a man who cannot face facts and admit defeat.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Definition of rationalization

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