affirmation
noun
af·fir·ma·tion
ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of affirmation in a Sentence
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
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This night was an affirmation that the Giants, a team whose playoff ambitions appeared gone, are within reach of October baseball.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Each moment of humor or playful teasing becomes a small affirmation of connection, much like capitalization moments, that reinforces trust and a sense of belonging.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Told backwards in three acts, The Life of Chuck starts with the end of the world and ends with a personal affirmation of wonder.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Each moment of humor or playful teasing becomes a small affirmation of connection, much like capitalization moments, that reinforces trust and a sense of belonging.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Told backwards in three acts, The Life of Chuck starts with the end of the world and ends with a personal affirmation of wonder.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Related Articles Along with the apparel drop, Mayfair U will launch a free digital resource hub with affirmations, mental health tools, peer mentorship and community-building spaces for students and athletes alike, per the brand.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affirmation. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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