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
With an acoustic guitar player providing live music and a few people delivering positive affirmations during her attempt, Noone locked in the record with a time of 25 minutes and 11.3 seconds.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 May 2025
The Science Behind the Mantras These affirmations aren’t just personal mantras, they’re backed by science.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
His quest for affirmation demands a constant nursing of fear, and his life out of the spotlight has not cured him of that.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 8 May 2025
Centered around the values of individuality, diversity and authenticity, this mantra resonated deeply with young consumers’ desires for both identity expression and style affirmation.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 May 2025
The Science Behind the Mantras These affirmations aren’t just personal mantras, they’re backed by science.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
His quest for affirmation demands a constant nursing of fear, and his life out of the spotlight has not cured him of that.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 8 May 2025
Centered around the values of individuality, diversity and authenticity, this mantra resonated deeply with young consumers’ desires for both identity expression and style affirmation.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
Noun
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The confrontation came shortly after Noem made a forceful declaration of the federal government's intentions in the city.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 June 2025
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The bankruptcy declaration also may prove to be useful to state and federal investigators who are reviewing Frausto’s and Multitaskr’s business practices and examining the public disclosures that accompany any bankruptcy proceeding.—
Jeff Mcdonald,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Under Pennsylvania law, Clary must allege specifics about the supposedly defamatory words, including the speaker, the date, to whom the statement was made and an assertion the statement was, in fact, false.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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Read or listen to the story » Editor’s Pick Photograph by Spencer Platt / Getty Looking for the National Guard in Los Angeles President Trump’s assertions that federal troops have saved the city from destruction did not appear to reflect reality, Emily Witt reports from on the ground in L.A.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
Noun
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This was despite the insistence of Mayor Bass and the LAPD chief that the police wouldn’t be getting involved.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The Stars insistence on falling behind was going to get them.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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