confirmation

[kon-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

ratification, validation, proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification

STRONG

accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial visa witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void

Example Sentences

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Dinosaur fans had been speculating about the existence of prehistoric creatures in “The End of Oak Street” for months before the world had any proper confirmation.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

There has been no official confirmation of the news.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But there appears to be confirmation bias here.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Many of the governor’s appointees are subject to state Senate confirmation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In Jim Grant’s essay, Steve Eisman found independent confirmation of his theory of the financial world.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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