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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Blanche has rejected the idea that he is auditioning for the permanent top job, which would require Senate confirmation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

According to the team, this represented an important confirmation that degraded collagen fragments were genuinely present inside the fossil.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Plus, the new Federal Reserve chair cleared his final confirmation hurdle this afternoon, which likely alleviated some lingering uncertainty at the central bank, and among investors.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Kevin Warsh won confirmation on Wednesday with 54 votes in favour and 45 against.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I look over at Finnick for confirmation, see he’s fixated on Peeta, his words.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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