as in assertion
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 declaration
The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
On Saturday afternoon, Abbott expanded his disaster declaration to include six more counties.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
President Donald Trump said his administration was working with local officials to respond to the devastation and signed a major disaster declaration on Sunday.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
On Friday night, the governor issued a disaster declaration for 15 counties affected by the severe weather event.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
On Saturday afternoon, Abbott expanded his disaster declaration to include six more counties.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
President Donald Trump said his administration was working with local officials to respond to the devastation and signed a major disaster declaration on Sunday.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
On Friday night, the governor issued a disaster declaration for 15 counties affected by the severe weather event.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
Noun
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His lawyers have vehemently pushed back on that assertion.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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This assertion adds another dimension to the ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Gately eventually sued Measures in small claims court, and won, but has not been able to get the funds from Measures.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Detectives said that the parents may have created the claim in the hopes of getting a reality show.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Trump has openly flirted with nearly every major conspiracy theory of the last half century, and championed one of the most reckless through his insistence without evidence that the 2020 election was stolen.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Yet labor leaders – and even some in-office evangelists – said the governor’s willingness to suddenly drop his demand proved the order was a clever political move and undermined his insistence that in-person work is superior, necessary for productivity and builds public trust.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Later that day, organizers updated the announcement to confirm that the entire July 13 program would be canceled following Lynne’s withdrawal.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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Ahead of Carroll’s announcement by Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, the east London club confirmed they had been bought by a consortium of prominent Qatari private investors.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Perhaps because of proclamations to the waiter that the meal was a true work of art, Chef Fabio appeared at our table, thanked us, and headed back to the kitchen.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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In a two-page proclamation, Abbott listed 18 legislative priorities.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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