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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The court’s term that ended last week is the most robust judicial affirmation of executive power over immigration in the court’s history, said Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Receiving the affirmation from his peers, however, set him straight.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
As Lines’ delusions calcified, so did ChatGPT’s affirmations.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
The book also offers readers an alternative to conventional self-help narratives by prioritizing logic, intellectual curiosity, and personal accountability over simplistic affirmations.
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Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Receiving the affirmation from his peers, however, set him straight.
—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
As Lines’ delusions calcified, so did ChatGPT’s affirmations.
—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
The book also offers readers an alternative to conventional self-help narratives by prioritizing logic, intellectual curiosity, and personal accountability over simplistic affirmations.
—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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