asseveration

noun

Definition of asseverationnext
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something despite the reporter's asseverations about journalistic integrity, there is little doubt that he is guilty of fabricating a number of details in his stories

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  1. declaration
  2. assertion
  3. insistence
  4. claim
Noun
  • But the false declaration of urgency achieves what Newsom apparently wants: coverage in national media that otherwise probably wouldn’t happen.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
  • TikTok users were able to hear the groom, standing before his bride and her bridal party of 12 bridesmaids, delivering a profound and moving declaration of love.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of declaration
Noun
  • The Atlantic also published an article making similar assertions.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The spirited debate featured some bold assertions about the state of distribution — along with some even bolder predictions for the new paths filmmakers might forge for themselves.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of assertion
Noun
  • For starters, the director suggested that Abrams get rid of the showy flash-forward scene that the script originally started with, begrudgingly written by Abrams upon the insistence of some who tried to convince him that the kick-off needed a catchy hook.
    Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Despite his mom's insistence on attending college, Donaldson decided to drop out to make videos more seriously, which prompted his mother to kick him out of their family home.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • The department’s detectives then found nearly identical claims for two different cars to other insurance companies, each filed with similar videos as evidence of damage.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The company has not identified any significant legal proceedings or claims that could materially affect its financial condition or results of operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of claim
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