affirmation
noun
af·fir·ma·tion
ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 
Synonyms
Examples of affirmation in a Sentence
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
Recent Examples on the Web
Players have to work together to retrieve all the feelings from the Feelings Tree while doing different challenges that are drawn from a deck of cards: reflections, affirmations, and movements.
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Quincy Bulin, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
The Bronx rapper’s affirmations have manifested into the kind of big screen acting debut that young actors often dream of.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Incorporate deep breathing exercises and positive affirmations to calm your nerves before the briefing.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
The very act of telling the story of someone like Bobby feels like an act of affirmation.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Incorporate affirmations or positive statements that align with your goals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Yet there were others who say the Shelby decision was an affirmation of the civil rights movement.
—John Blake, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Dozens of commenters with S24 Ultras (and earlier stylus-toting Galaxy phones) responded in affirmation: their styli stank.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
Underage purchasers lying on age affirmations is no different than using fake IDs at liquor stores, said Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs at the Gun Owners of America.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Quincy Bulin, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
The Bronx rapper’s affirmations have manifested into the kind of big screen acting debut that young actors often dream of.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Incorporate deep breathing exercises and positive affirmations to calm your nerves before the briefing.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
The very act of telling the story of someone like Bobby feels like an act of affirmation.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Incorporate affirmations or positive statements that align with your goals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Yet there were others who say the Shelby decision was an affirmation of the civil rights movement.
—John Blake, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Dozens of commenters with S24 Ultras (and earlier stylus-toting Galaxy phones) responded in affirmation: their styli stank.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024
Underage purchasers lying on age affirmations is no different than using fake IDs at liquor stores, said Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs at the Gun Owners of America.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Affirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affirmation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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