as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
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Recent Examples of affirmation
In terms of recent affirmation for its technology proposition, Amazon Web Services has noted that Vtex has earned the AWS Consumer Goods Competency designation.
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Still, maybe the line can work as an affirmation — a mantra to help Alex make it through the indignities of dishing up breakfast.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
At a time when women’s identities are under attack, when their rights and very existence are being erased, photographing women is an act of affirmation.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
The comments on the TikTok are full of affirmation for both the empathetic daughter and the mom who was humble enough to listen.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Still, maybe the line can work as an affirmation — a mantra to help Alex make it through the indignities of dishing up breakfast.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
At a time when women’s identities are under attack, when their rights and very existence are being erased, photographing women is an act of affirmation.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
The comments on the TikTok are full of affirmation for both the empathetic daughter and the mom who was humble enough to listen.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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Following Trump’s April 2 speech, McConnell kept his promise to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and voted for his Senate resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed Trump to place tariffs on Canada.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Yoon reversed the declaration after lawmakers forced their way into parliament and voted unanimously to block it – beginning four months of political disarray, during which parliament also voted to impeach the prime minister and acting president.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In conversation, de Moraes often veers between jokes and brusque legal assertions.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Big Story Congress pushes back as Trump snubs Signal chat The White House’s assertion that the case surrounding national security officials’ use of Signal is closed is getting pushback in Congress, even among some Republicans who say their own probes will press on.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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And this insistence on listening has paid off: The Brazilian Central Bank, which regulates Nubank, recorded the lowest number of complaints for Nubank among the 15 largest financial institutions for the last two quarters of 2024.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When Bose arrived in Malaya in 1943 to rally supporters, his insistence that the nationalist movement needed female guerrillas was initially greeted with shock by many.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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