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 country’s top opposition party reportedly said Friday that lawmakers were on standby after receiving reports of another potential martial law declaration.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
To serve such a springlike creation as this in the heart of fall is a declaration: Kahn cooks to his own seasons.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The sudden martial law declaration rattled financial markets amid the political uncertainty in Asia’s fourth largest economy, which the government is scrambling to stabilize.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
The bottom line: This is not a declaration that the economy is without flaws.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
To serve such a springlike creation as this in the heart of fall is a declaration: Kahn cooks to his own seasons.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The sudden martial law declaration rattled financial markets amid the political uncertainty in Asia’s fourth largest economy, which the government is scrambling to stabilize.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
The bottom line: This is not a declaration that the economy is without flaws.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declaration
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Some scientists have dismissed some of Kennedy’s assertions as absurd and not based in science.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor pushed back against the assertion that the democratic process would be the best way to address objections to the law.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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For a few months, there were claims that another high-profile celebrity would be taken down alongside the Bad Boy founder and some people suggested the Brooklyn rapper’s name before the official court filing.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The judge in that case on Monday rejected Trump’s request to toss out the convictions and indictment on a claim of presidential immunity.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s an insistence that being single during the holidays is inherently bad, and this can make feelings of loneliness even more intense.Myisha Battle, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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There is no age limit to participate and no school affiliation is necessary to audition; up to eight groups will be selected, with the announcement of those set for Feb. 3.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for the holidays, the national average for gas is set to hit its lowest rate in 3 ½ years, according to a new announcement from AAA.Saleen Martin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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The proclamation is a key part of Biden's effort to highlight his legacy as a supporter of women's rights and labor advocacy, especially as his presidency nears its end.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Biden’s monument proclamation states that the National Park Service, in consultation with the Army, shall prepare a management plan for the monument.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Declaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declaration. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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