as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed
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Recent Examples of declaration
This compares to declared dividends of $1.70 per share in 2024 and represents an increase of more than 11% in annual dividend declarations since 2023.
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Dividend Channel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Another reason for seeking the death declaration, DiLucente said, may be so an estate can be opened and any will and testament could then be administered.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
All have been told that their terminations are rescinded, according to its declaration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Most recently, Trump invoked an 18th century wartime declaration to deport hundreds of immigrants—even after a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the order.
— Made By History, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
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Dividend Channel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Another reason for seeking the death declaration, DiLucente said, may be so an estate can be opened and any will and testament could then be administered.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
All have been told that their terminations are rescinded, according to its declaration.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Most recently, Trump invoked an 18th century wartime declaration to deport hundreds of immigrants—even after a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the order.
— Made By History, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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Colorado Education Association President Kevin Vick pushed back on the assertion that schools are operating with excess funding.—
Jessica Seaman,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trump pushed back on that assertion, telling Fox News' Laura Ingraham that foreign aid to Ukraine was never discussed during his call with Putin.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s claims of widespread fraud were echoed by Trump at his address to Congress this month, despite the allegations being widely debunked.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Trump fired both Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission yesterday, advancing his administration's claim that the president can fire FTC commissioners despite a US law and a 1935 Supreme Court ruling stating that the president cannot do so without good cause.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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The director’s insistence on no-frills digital photography adds to the grittiness of the images, rendering them profoundly real.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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But Zelensky's insistence that the United States continue isolating Putin underscores Kyiv's fear that Western concessions—especially around sanctions—could erode international leverage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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While Bravo has yet to make an official announcement regarding her status, speculation is at an all-time high.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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Daniel will continue to report to Robert E. Wankel, Chairman & CEO of The Shubert Organization, who made the announcement today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The tariffs on vehicles are set to take effect on April 3, while the tariffs on parts are set to go into effect no later than May 3, according to the proclamation signed by Trump.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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This will be about creating AI systems that are trustworthy by design, not by proclamation.—
Wesley Crook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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