reaffirmation

noun

re·​af·​fir·​ma·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce reaffirmation (audio)
plural reaffirmations
Synonyms of reaffirmationnext
: a second or subsequent affirmation : the act of reaffirming something or the condition of being reaffirmed
a reaffirmation of the country's founding principles
Her announcement Friday served as a reaffirmation of her desire to continue in that instrumental role …—Sean Sullivan

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Exhibitors see the potential merger as a reaffirmation of the theatrical model. — Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 But here, the acceptance of one’s limitations is less an admission of defeat than a reaffirmation of one’s power to effect change within them. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026 Middle of Nowhere is a spirited, if depressed, reaffirmation of Musgraves’s foundations. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026 Rubio’s first visit to India as secretary of state was framed on both sides as a reaffirmation of ties, even as economic friction and supply chain realignment continue to shape the wider relationship. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirmation

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reaffirmation was in 1753

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“Reaffirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirmation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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