affirmation
noun
af·fir·ma·tion ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of affirmation in a Sentence
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
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This project is designed as an affirmation at a time when the neighborhood is often reduced to headlines. —
Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 And Berryman’s script is chock full of sharp humor and gut-wrenching insights that had many women in the opening-night audience nodding frequently in affirmation. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having. —Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026 On Saturday night, a great roar of affirmation, actually several great roars, answered that question. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affirmation
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Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 And Berryman’s script is chock full of sharp humor and gut-wrenching insights that had many women in the opening-night audience nodding frequently in affirmation. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having. —Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026 On Saturday night, a great roar of affirmation, actually several great roars, answered that question. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affirmation
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/affirmation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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