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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That is strong confirmation of the new highs recently posted by SPX itself.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

There was no immediate confirmation from Trump himself or from Iran.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The company is waiting for confirmation that the Justice Department will consent to its Warner Bros. purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

So far, there is no confirmation if Trump will attend the summit or whether it will even go ahead.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Moss cornered Rawiya during lunch, her attention lost in her iPod, and got confirmation that she was attending.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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