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 only proves that, just like you, your manager needs those words of affirmation to stay motivated.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Aniston has shown herself to be a fan of Curtis’ affirmations and of his work, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
And yet for all of that affirmation, what transpired just over a week ago may speak most to the regard the Heat hold for their 2024 first-round pick out of Indiana.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Beyond mere festivities, Pride is a time for reflection on the progress of LGBTQ+ rights, celebration of diverse identities, and affirmation of the ongoing pursuit of equality and acceptance.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Aniston has shown herself to be a fan of Curtis’ affirmations and of his work, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
And yet for all of that affirmation, what transpired just over a week ago may speak most to the regard the Heat hold for their 2024 first-round pick out of Indiana.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025
Beyond mere festivities, Pride is a time for reflection on the progress of LGBTQ+ rights, celebration of diverse identities, and affirmation of the ongoing pursuit of equality and acceptance.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for affirmation
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affirmation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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