as in approval
a vote or decision for something
we have five affirmatives and two negatives for forming the committee
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The weather might not have been the best, but for anyone looking for reassurance that Mardi Gras was going to stay weird in 2023, the evening provided an energetic affirmative.
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al, 11 Feb. 2023
The answer, to my mind, is a resounding affirmative.
—Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022
Shortly after, Gomez herself responded with a resounding affirmative.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2022
Use liberally the affirmatives Yes, ma’am and Yes, sir, having grown up under threat of a stiff switch.
—Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, 13 Dec. 2017
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al, 11 Feb. 2023
The answer, to my mind, is a resounding affirmative.
—Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2022
Shortly after, Gomez herself responded with a resounding affirmative.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2022
Use liberally the affirmatives Yes, ma’am and Yes, sir, having grown up under threat of a stiff switch.
—Melissa Lyttle, Smithsonian, 13 Dec. 2017
See all Example Sentences for affirmative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmative
Noun
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It is expected to be completed by 2031, subject to government approvals.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Rival Waymo, for example, has spent years sharing safety data with California regulators before gaining approval for its robotaxi service.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Strata Skin Sciences continues to focus on its dermatology recurring procedures and equipment sales, with a strategic emphasis on increasing market acceptance through marketing programs and direct-to-patient advertising.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By encouraging their teams to vote, staying civil, and practicing acceptance, leaders can foster resilience in themselves and their teams.Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Keeping his promise, the then-aspiring singer returned in 2010 and earned yeses across the board, eventually going on to form One Direction.Jade Gomez, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Libra moon joining the South Node has your yeses catching up with you.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Affirmative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmative. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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