affirmation

noun

ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce affirmation (audio)
Definition of affirmationnext
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 But more often, their affirmations tend to settle for the conventional. — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 At the United Nations, Nauru’s president announced that the tiny Pacific island nation is reclaiming its traditional name, Naoero, as an affirmation of heritage and identity. — Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 The welcome return, another highlight in a rich career, sparked the latest of Scott’s recurring affirmations. — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026 While the car caravans are acknowledged as a symbol of cultural pride and, for many, an affirmation of identity, Chicago city officials and Mexican Independence Day festival planners alike worry about the potential danger. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmation
  1. declaration
  2. assertion
  3. insistence
Noun
  • The complaint seeks a declaration that DeWine’s executive order is unlawful.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • His restaurant businesses were outside the bankruptcy, but Trejo said in a court declaration that approximately 90 percent of his income for the tax years at issue came from acting.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of declaration
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  • The battle — which escalated into a federal lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department against the state, Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Logan — features striking assertions of official misconduct.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Data from container shipping market analysis firm Linerlytica supports the assertion of a traffic increase.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of assertion
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  • Both could have been considered lapsed Catholics, disillusioned with the church’s position on homosexuality and its insistence that divorcees get an annulment before remarriage.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The expected lockout, and MLB’s insistence on a salary cap in their CBA proposals, have also cast doubt on what the system will look like next year — whenever the season begins.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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