affirmations

noun

plural of affirmation
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy

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Recent Examples of affirmations Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026 Using acting exercises with affirmations is what has helped Hendricks touch so many young artists over the years. — Monique John, CBS News, 1 June 2026 This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026 Hopefully people will make the connection of the importance of dreaming and planning and affirmations but also the importance of letting things go, like forgiving people. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 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 Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmations
  1. declarations
  2. assertions
Noun
  • Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 4 July 2026
  • The city, county and state all issued local emergency declarations in the days following the fire.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of declarations
Noun
  • While there’s some scientific support for the idea that finger movements can engage the brain, neurologists say assertions that daily pinky time can ward off dementia on its own are overblown.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 3 July 2026
  • Justice Barrett actually sounded kind of sharp, almost scolding, in the opinion in her criticism of the assertions made by the plaintiffs and some of the justices in the minority.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 1 July 2026
Definition of assertions

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“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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