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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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Notably, two doji candles appeared on March 19 and April 1, which can signal a shift in trend, though technicians typically look for price confirmation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A representative for Bridges didn’t respond immediately to The Times’ request for confirmation and comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At his Senate confirmation hearing in November, Selig told senators he would defer to the courts on whether or not sports prediction markets should be regulated by the states as gambling.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Final confirmation of Hashtag's relegation will be made in the second week of May.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She looked at Aimee’s dad for confirmation, but he didn’t give it.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.