reaffirmation

noun

Definition of reaffirmationnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirmation
  1. confirmation
  2. vindication
  3. justification
  4. reconfirmation
  5. rationalization
Noun
  • There has been no confirmation from SpaceX or Louisiana officials … But earlier this year the Louisiana Legislature passed a package of incentives for aerospace companies, including liability protections and property tax breaks.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was aware of more than 10,400 additional cases that had yet to meet its confirmation standards.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirmation
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  • The sociologist Brian Donovan, in a book on the subject, describes how the hysteria over white slavery served at once as a progressive campaign against prostitution and as a vindication of nativist fear.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If Springfield eventually provides the $150 million, the majority will claim vindication.
    — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of vindication
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  • Twitch had a simple justification for letting its parent company, Amazon, use streamers’ content to train generative AI by default.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, searches using Flock’s system will now require search justification by requiring case codes for all law enforcement searches with an exemption for emergency searches, which will still be reviewed.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • An official in the governor’s office said the move was a reconfirmation of Walz’s direction for the state National Guard to mobilize in support of the local law enforcement.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of reconfirmation
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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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