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
His parishioners, mostly Palestinians, see in him an affirmation of their own ancient ties to the roots of Christian identity.
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Noga Tarnopolsky, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
In one pilot hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a simple affirmation poster placed inside an elevator led to an unscripted guest reaction that struck a chord.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Oh and lots of affirmation of her value and your love and appreciation.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Its support arrives in the form of affirmation, advice, and product recommendation.
—Amanda Hess, Vogue, 8 May 2025
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Noga Tarnopolsky, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
In one pilot hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a simple affirmation poster placed inside an elevator led to an unscripted guest reaction that struck a chord.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Oh and lots of affirmation of her value and your love and appreciation.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Its support arrives in the form of affirmation, advice, and product recommendation.
—Amanda Hess, Vogue, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The declaration enables Washington County to expedite emergency response efforts and request resources from the state and federal government.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Of greatest concern was their assertion that Volvo Trucks will not be producing autonomy-ready trucks starting in 2027 as has been stated by both companies.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The memorandum also points out that hearsay—meaning a statement made out-of-court used to prove the truth of an assertion—may be considered in opposing a motion for summary judgment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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President Donald Trump repeated his insistence that Apple manufacture iPhones in the U.S. or face 25% tariffs, a threat to boost the taxes on the tech giant's imports that are already projected to cost the company $900 million during April, May and June.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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At the center of the impasse is Iran's insistence on its right to enrich uranium on its own soil—something the U.S. and its allies view as a potential pathway to nuclear weapons.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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