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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That kind of affirmation becomes fuel for your people not just to stay in the game but to put points on the board.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But to most, the January blazes in the Los Angeles area were a powerful affirmation that the world is becoming hotter, dryer and more dangerous, including in densely populated communities previously seen at little risk.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
This inspirational moments calendar for moms will also help keep her on track for the year ahead with positive affirmations and Bible verses for each day.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Footwear News, 23 May 2025
That kind of affirmation becomes fuel for your people not just to stay in the game but to put points on the board.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But to most, the January blazes in the Los Angeles area were a powerful affirmation that the world is becoming hotter, dryer and more dangerous, including in densely populated communities previously seen at little risk.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
This inspirational moments calendar for moms will also help keep her on track for the year ahead with positive affirmations and Bible verses for each day.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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