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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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But the most important theme in the PCA report isn’t a direct repudiation of Christian nationalism but an affirmation of religious liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

More often, it is an affirmation of where home feels strongest.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

EW&F is emblematic of Black identity, uplifting Black joy through a message of infinite possibility and affirmation, “feeding into little souls like mine,” says Michelle Obama.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

For Palantir, the results are an affirmation of the technology at the heart of its business.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

As I think back to that moment, it seems like we ripped them off in unison, an affirmation of our solidarity and victory.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

It’s filled with affirmations, prayers and mantras about love, peace and human connection, with music as a religious calling more than a form of entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Positive affirmations were driving the healthcare sector higher.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

After introducing the inspiration behind “Moon Garden,” which contains 12 sections of spiritual poems, insights and affirmations tied to Earth’s lunar cycles, Godfred answers questions posed by Ford and the audience.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2026

The voices that filled its streets earlier this month were not only cries of protest; they were affirmations of identity.

From Salon Jan. 22, 2026

They listened to a positive affirmations self-help CD on the drive.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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