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declaration

[dek-luh-rey-shuhn] / ˌdɛk ləˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
assertion of belief or knowledge
Synonyms
STRONG
acknowledgment admission advertisement affirmation allegation announcement answer attestation averment avowal bomb broadcast communication deposition disclosure enunciation explanation exposition expression information notice notification oath pitch presentation profession promulgation protestation publication remark report revelation saying spiel statement story testimony utterance
WEAK
hot air say so two cents' worth
Antonyms
STRONG
denial ignorance question quiet secret silence
WEAK
disavowal retraction
NOUN
official proclamation
Synonyms
STRONG
acclamation affidavit allegation announcement article attestation bulletin canon charge confirmation constitution credo creed denunciation deposition document edict gospel indictment manifesto notice notification plea proclamation profession promulgation pronouncement pronunciamento resolution testament testimony ultimatum
Antonyms
STRONG
exoneration
WEAK
denial disavowal retraction

Example Sentences

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Financial markets are not yet convinced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, despite Iran’s declaration Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Stocks rose Friday on Iran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial traffic for the duration of the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Nazarian’s office said the Los Angeles City Council approved the declaration last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

We have heard that declaration many times over the past decade — and as before, it is a premature conclusion.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“I’ll do better,” I say, then instantly regret the declaration because I am probably not going to be back for dinner tonight, either.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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