REAFFIRMATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reaffirmation

noun

Definition of reaffirmation

as in confirmation

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Recent Examples of reaffirmation 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 That’s due to its stirring reaffirmation of Congress’ role in decisions as important as imposing substantial tariffs on American trading partners. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirmation

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Those moves, unusual steps aimed at granting the president and his allies far-reaching benefits, put Blanche’s confirmation at risk, prompting key senators to express concern.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
While the senators linked Kennedy’s anti-vaccine work to that deadly measles outbreak, Kennedy denied any connection during the confirmation hearings.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of confirmation

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However, ultimate vindication, or at least mitigation on the legal side of things, as well as the potential of AI as a multiplier for Meta's business, is keeping us in the stock.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Strong feelings of certainty, relief, or vindication are often a signal that your identity has done the evaluating, not your critical thinking.

— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of vindication

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On the company’s earnings call, Celsius Chairman and CEO John Fieldly cited a product rationalization program and deliberate pause in innovation as main reasons for the shortfall.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
This interjection had become a form of rationalization for Kenzo, whatever the situation.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rationalization

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