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as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
with jingoism rampant, the peace candidate felt compelled to make an avowal of his patriotism
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as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
her own avowal that she was to blame for the accident
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Recent Examples of avowal
One element that distinguishes the Protestant tradition from the other Abrahamic religions is its emphasis on public avowal.
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Ian Buruma, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023
The ritual of public avowals began in Europe with the Reformation.
—Ian Buruma, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023
Did the secret of this avowal loiter in the breast of a consecrated virgin?
—Cynthia Ozick, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023
Poland, controlled alternately by Russia and Germany for much of the 20th century, was subject to such rule for decades, an experience that has informed an avowal and a consensus that the only way to prevail is to refuse to be dominated.
—Elisabeth Zerofsky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
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Ian Buruma, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023
The ritual of public avowals began in Europe with the Reformation.
—Ian Buruma, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2023
Did the secret of this avowal loiter in the breast of a consecrated virgin?
—Cynthia Ozick, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023
Poland, controlled alternately by Russia and Germany for much of the 20th century, was subject to such rule for decades, an experience that has informed an avowal and a consensus that the only way to prevail is to refuse to be dominated.
—Elisabeth Zerofsky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avowal
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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
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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
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Ashley Ramirez, an associate director for recruitment and admissions at UC Irvine, is in second with 27.80% of the vote.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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This is an unusual admission and one that raises a question: How many carmakers actively consider canine needs when developing new models?Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Atlantic also published an article making similar assertions.BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
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Eddie going to confession, on the other hand, is on point.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In these clear-eyed and visceral confessions, Ito the journalist dissolves and Ito the person comes into better view.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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Israel distributed videos of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chiefs coordinating from a defense ministry bunker, a rare acknowledgment of an attack on the Islamic Republic and an expansion of what has been until now mostly a shadow war.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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As part of her investigation, Haaland put together a list of recommendations, the first of which is to issue a formal acknowledgment and apology from the U.S. government.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Avowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avowal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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