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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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EW&F is emblematic of Black identity, uplifting Black joy through a message of infinite possibility and affirmation, “feeding into little souls like mine,” says Michelle Obama.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

For Palantir, the results are an affirmation of the technology at the heart of its business.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They are, at their best, an affirmation of meaning and sacrifice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But her mother’s affirmation remains the thread connecting both works.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Though not nearly so spectacular, this manifestation of grief for Bunny was in many ways a similar phenomenon—an affirmation of community, a formulaic expression of homage and dread.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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