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affirmations

NOUN

declaration of the truth of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertion confirmation

STRONG

affidavit asseveration attestation averment avouchment avowal certification declaration oath okay pronouncement ratification statement testimonial testimony

WEAK

green light stamp of approval sworn statement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial

WEAK

negation nullification veto

Example Sentences

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Positive affirmations were driving the healthcare sector higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Doubts will rise among the U.S.’s allies in Asia, despite rhetorical affirmations of strong ties, said Henrietta Levin, a former National Security Council director for China during the Biden administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“It must preserve the core mission,” Payne said, “which is academic acceleration, social-emotional support and cultural affirmations for Black students.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

Take a closer look, and you see there are hundreds of motivational quotes and personal affirmations.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

I am supposed to repeat my affirmations like incantations to drive the nasty voices out of my head.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson