reaffirmation

noun

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as in confirmation

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Recent Examples of reaffirmation Leaders at the college said the reaffirmation reflects continued progress in academics, operations, financial stability, enrollment growth and governance. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 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 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
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  • Public confirmation of Newcastle’s intention to do just that helped to quell many of the persistent doubts amongst supporters as to how committed Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), their 85 per cent majority owners, are to the club.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • During his absence, the Senate passed through a bipartisan housing reform bill, narrowly blocked several war powers measures and squeezed through Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general in a 50-49 vote.
    — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirmation
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  • The performance seemed like an early vindication for Kiffin, the $13-million-a-year lightning rod.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • However, ultimate vindication, or at least mitigation on the legal side of things, as well as the potential of AI as a multiplier for Meta's business, is keeping us in the stock.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of vindication
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  • The administration’s justification for these orders is a statute that allows the Department of Energy (DOE) to declare an emergency in the case of wartime or a sudden shortfall in generation.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Although the declaration is more symbolic than a justification for emergency powers, Lurie used the announcement to lay out his support for a package of policies to reform the city's housing crisis.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 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
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  • So far Versace has gone through a rationalization of its network with the closure of 10 stores.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • On the company’s earnings call, Celsius Chairman and CEO John Fieldly cited a product rationalization program and deliberate pause in innovation as main reasons for the shortfall.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rationalization

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“Reaffirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirmation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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