declaration

noun

ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce declaration (audio)
Definition of declarationnext
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 The complaint included declarations from eight other women who also described the harassment and management’s response, and estimated that the class complaint would include least 182 women. — Alexandra Olson, Fortune, 29 July 2026 While those public declarations are sweet, plenty of stars have found love outside of Hollywood—and their romantic lore is just as charming. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026 The United States’ contribution to ending Europe’s two civil wars fostered American confidence and, by the mid-Forties, declarations of an American century. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 At least 5 of his 6 kids have made public declarations about dropping the Pitt name, and it’s been reported that none of the kids have even met Pitt’s girlfriend since 2022, Ines de Ramon. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for declaration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
  1. assertion
  2. claim
  3. insistence
  4. announcement
  5. proclamation
Noun
  • Trump’s assertion Thursday that Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups had agreed to disarm had raised hopes of a turning point in the conflict.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Greg Powers Photography Claiming to have the largest whiskey selection in America was always a dubious assertion.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of assertion
Noun
  • Miller has alleged his ex-wife has struggled with mental health challenges and is accusing her of making the claims against him to aid in a custody battle for their two-year-old daughter.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Many people with anxiety claim that magnesium supplements help with their symptoms.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of claim
Noun
  • As this report explained, this is largely thanks to its uncompromising quality standards and its insistence that each of its attractions outdoes its predecessors.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Dunphy said a definite ask by the city will be an insistence on a labor-harmony agreement that ensures union jobs.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of insistence
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  • Bill Knauf, the president and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, told CNN Sports his organization would have an announcement on Wednesday.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Following backlash and a planned boycott from European nations, FIFA swiftly abandoned its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to minority investors just days after the announcement.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcement
Noun
  • The final attempt to stop further bloodshed without the use of federal troops came in the form of a proclamation from President Harding.
    — Elijah TanAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • The proclamation also gives the United States room to reduce or end the duty.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of proclamation

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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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