as in declarations
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 affirmations
As Lines’ delusions calcified, so did ChatGPT’s affirmations.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
The book also offers readers an alternative to conventional self-help narratives by prioritizing logic, intellectual curiosity, and personal accountability over simplistic affirmations.
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Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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
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
Hopefully people will make the connection of the importance of dreaming and planning and affirmations but also the importance of letting things go, like forgiving people.
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Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years.
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Monique John,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having.
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness.
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Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
The book also offers readers an alternative to conventional self-help narratives by prioritizing logic, intellectual curiosity, and personal accountability over simplistic affirmations.
—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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).
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 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
Hopefully people will make the connection of the importance of dreaming and planning and affirmations but also the importance of letting things go, like forgiving people.
—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years.
—
Monique John,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having.
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness.
—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmations
Noun
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Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
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The city, county and state all issued local emergency declarations in the days following the fire.
Noun
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Beginning with its preliminary statement, the suit makes presumptuous assertions about what every Florida parent prioritizes for their children, and the audacity is striking.
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Amid celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary, assertions of the country’s religious, and specifically Christian, character have grown louder in political discourse.
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“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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