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
Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Within days, the Florida Supreme Court issued its own guidelines, rendering the separate affirmation redundant.
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Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Aquarius may care deeply but express affection in ways that feel distant or unconventional to Cancer, who needs equal amounts of physical touch and words of affirmation to be reassured.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Within days, the Florida Supreme Court issued its own guidelines, rendering the separate affirmation redundant.
—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Aquarius may care deeply but express affection in ways that feel distant or unconventional to Cancer, who needs equal amounts of physical touch and words of affirmation to be reassured.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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In its declaration of Fujimori’s victory Friday, Peru’s National Jury of Elections said a review had found no such inconsistencies in the vote and rejected an appeal filed by Together for Peru.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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Ukraine rejects that assertion and Zelenskyy urged Putin last month to hold a one-on-one meeting with him, but the Kremlin leader refused.
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Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.
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In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.
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Steve Tew, district attorney for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, has never wavered in his insistence that Duncan was guilty of murder and that he should be put to death.
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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