as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of confirmation
This counteracts confirmation bias and forces you to pressure-test your thinking.
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
And bringing historic levels of diversity to public service, including early support of President Barack Obama and securing the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
—Dick Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The confirmation of death was conducted in the ground floor chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, on Monday evening.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
However, analysis of a man’s skeleton excavated near York appears to finally offer concrete confirmation of the gruesome entertainment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
And bringing historic levels of diversity to public service, including early support of President Barack Obama and securing the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
—Dick Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The confirmation of death was conducted in the ground floor chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, on Monday evening.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
However, analysis of a man’s skeleton excavated near York appears to finally offer concrete confirmation of the gruesome entertainment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
Noun
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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There's no evidence of hundreds of thousands of people over 100 years old collecting benefits illegally.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Apr. 2025
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to testimony at his 2023 preliminary hearing, he was involved in a dispute with neighbors over his dog, King, and got mad at Penn when Penn picked up the animal.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Qasr Al Watan Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, is a testament to the UAE's rich cultural heritage and modern achievements.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Whether revelatory or exultant, 5ive is a testament to just that reality.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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