REAFFIRMATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reaffirmation

noun

Definition of reaffirmation

as in confirmation

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Recent Examples of reaffirmation Middle of Nowhere is a spirited, if depressed, reaffirmation of Musgraves’s foundations. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026 Leaders at the college said the reaffirmation reflects continued progress in academics, operations, financial stability, enrollment growth and governance. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 The Dolphins enter days two and three of the NFL Draft with 11 more picks, at least three gaping holes and reaffirmation of the universal belief that everything with this franchise isn’t going to be fixed in one draft. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 At the time, the Biden administration updated various rules for Section 504, including a reaffirmation of the integration mandate. — Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirmation

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Noun

Either way, the retailer remains the seller of record and handles order confirmations and customer support.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
However, these are potential applications of the technology rather than confirmation that this specific reactor is ready for operational use.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of confirmation

Noun

Staring down an assembly of the outraged, Digger spells out the ruthless logic of global capitalism and claims the world’s fuel dependency as the ultimate vindication.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Choi, a field engineer who has since returned to the same Georgia plant, said the claim is about vindication.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of vindication

Noun

Harbaugh won't use injuries as an excuse, just as coach Sean McVay won't point to missing Garrett for five games and Donald for two as justification for the Rams' woes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Stewart was an executive producer of his friend Colbert’s show and harshly criticized the cancellation, rejecting Paramount’s financial justification and accusing the company of bending the knee to the president.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of justification

Noun

Except one of their newest members just accidentally blew up their entire case and rationalization for it.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The combined company’s streaming business, however, will be much bigger, with Paramount+, Pluto, HBO Max and Discovery+ all set to come under one roof, with rationalization likely.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rationalization

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