as in confirmation
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Recent Examples of reaffirmation
The deal is a merry Christmas present for Powell, who closes out a banner year with a reaffirmation of his new star power.
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
This feedback aims to understand weakness, not to seek reaffirmations.
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—Nate Bennett, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The upcoming relaunch of Reserved Essential is a reaffirmation of Berry’s vision and the brand’s place in the fashion landscape.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Barkley’s reaffirmation comes amid an uncertain time for TNT Sports, whose contract to broadcast NBA games ends after next season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reaffirmation 
Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
This feedback aims to understand weakness, not to seek reaffirmations.
2.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The upcoming relaunch of Reserved Essential is a reaffirmation of Berry’s vision and the brand’s place in the fashion landscape.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Barkley’s reaffirmation comes amid an uncertain time for TNT Sports, whose contract to broadcast NBA games ends after next season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reaffirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirmation
Noun
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Gabbard was grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee during her confirmation hearing late last month.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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And yet there was no confirmation from either of them, with Fahy playing coy about the dating rumors on Watch What Happens Live in January 2023.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps there was vindication in the way this NFC divisional game ended — with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit stopping a Rams rally short after surrendering a 10-play, 70-yard touchdown drive on the penultimate possession.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pierce said this moment is a vindication not only for the Garvey family but also for those who believe in justice and the importance of revisiting historical wrongs.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This raised questions about political motivations, not legal justification.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Democrats and even some Republicans in Congress, like Sen. Chuck Grassley, have demanded that the administration provide a rationale, arguing that federal law requires a justification.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Read: The intellectual rationalization for annexing Greenland President Trump has now returned to the fray, with a vengeance.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The truth is that Trump’s rationalizations don’t stand up to scrutiny.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Reaffirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirmation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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