DECLARATIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

declarations

noun

plural of declaration

as in assertions

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 declarations Dobbins responded with declarations that reflected his confidence. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 So too is the poet’s journey—a series of declarations, and a repetition of change. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Imagining, estranging, and making are declarations of independence. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The governor’s press secretary, Liliana Soto, told me emergency declarations are reserved for natural disasters, and using one to address homelessness might not be appropriate. — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026 Schema declarations carry a weight that press mentions don’t. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 TikTok has been brimming with unboxing videos and fan declarations that the character Nikki, who sports the famous red top, will be the Halloween costume of the season. — Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 The local emergency declarations allow county officials to expedite mosquito-control operations, make emergency purchases, coordinate response efforts and, where applicable, seek state or federal assistance or reimbursement, the releases state. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Multiple individuals within the world of independent film backed up Skolnick’s assertions about his reputation and the wider industry to IndieWire.

— Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

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But OpenAI’s reputation, among mathematicians, for bold claims and little transparency is causing considerable skepticism.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026
Some involve the same voting-by-an-alien offense at issue in Cox’s case, while others include separate charges involving voter registration, false claims of citizenship or the naturalization process.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

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