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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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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

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

Again, there was a website, where fans could receive positive affirmations like "you are distanced, but not far from my heart", or "treat people with kindness", each signed with the phrase, "Love, H".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The chatbot is bundled inside Bernstein’s coaching app, which costs $199 annually and includes access to daily affirmations and coaching practices, meditations and her challenge programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

There never has been a man who asserted anything with more effectiveness, nor whose affirmations rested upon greater oaths, who observed them less.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli