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
As of April 21, he was being held at a lower-security facility in Santa Ana, according to a declaration from a State Department official.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 7 May 2025
The declaration remains in effect and has been modified to include more cities.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Gonçalves’ declaration was signed on her behalf by Lara Finkbeiner, Director of Pro Bono at the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 30 Apr. 2025
Arkansas' federal delegation has asked President Donald Trump to reconsider the federal government's decisions on major disaster declaration requests in response to severe weather in mid-March.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 7 May 2025
The declaration remains in effect and has been modified to include more cities.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Gonçalves’ declaration was signed on her behalf by Lara Finkbeiner, Director of Pro Bono at the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 30 Apr. 2025
Arkansas' federal delegation has asked President Donald Trump to reconsider the federal government's decisions on major disaster declaration requests in response to severe weather in mid-March.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
Noun
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Some of the assertions have generated confusion, leaving key U.S. tax concepts insufficiently addressed.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The police verified Jenna’s assertion that the tank had been empty all along, but for some reason, no one had thought to check whether the valve had been opened.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But Journalism staked his claim for 3-year-old horse of the year by winning the $2 million American classic race run at the old Pimlico Race Course for the last time before it’s torn down and rebuilt.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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So the claim that teachers resist different approaches to school choice does not reflect this more nuanced reality.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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As does the slightly pushy insistence that guests provide gifts—even if there is no indication of any kind of in-person celebration.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The series announcement was made as part of Amazon's Upfront presentation in New York on Monday night at the Beacon Theater.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Haines concluded that the evidence presented by the Trump administration supported the president's reasoning behind the proclamation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The city’s policy for proclamations states that, among other things, the council will not issue the documents for matters of a political or religious nature.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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