as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
This month is centered around your personal reinvention, money-making abilities, friendships and future goals, so use your words, connections and declarations wisely.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Gottlieb’s declaration goes lawyer by lawyer, listing their rates, with a chart at the end showing that the median rate for all lawyers was $1,450 per hour.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.
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Morgan Marietta,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Beshear declared a statewide emergency and at least 18 cities and counties in Kentucky issued emergency declarations over the weekend.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for declaration
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Gottlieb’s declaration goes lawyer by lawyer, listing their rates, with a chart at the end showing that the median rate for all lawyers was $1,450 per hour.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.
—
Morgan Marietta,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Beshear declared a statewide emergency and at least 18 cities and counties in Kentucky issued emergency declarations over the weekend.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for declaration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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That pushed back on foreign assertions that China lacks the ability to exert its authority over the waters, the account said in a post.
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Ensure that any assertions aren’t overstating the case.
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Court bars asylum claims before refugees enter US Alito wrote another decision June 25 for a 6-3 majority that allowed the administration to turn back refugees at the border.
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His denials and claims about Carroll were central to her defamation allegations.
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.
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The omissions come after announcements by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin earlier this year that his agency was designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals priority contaminants for testing.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 10th House of Career and Reputation, bringing attention to deadlines, titles, announcements, leadership conversations, and how your work is perceived.
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But nearly five decades after the 1979 revolution, and for all the official proclamations of national unity in the run-up to Khamenei's funeral, the Islamic Republic has rarely been so internally fractured.
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The country’s final authority on election matters, the National Jury of Elections (JNE), has yet to issue its official proclamation, according to Reuters.
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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