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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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The viewers’ hunger for easy comedic affirmation of human decency seems to be bottomless, so where’s the harm in going back to the original well, only this time with female athletes?

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026

Threets concluded his Sunday post with an affirmation: “You are enough. One day at a time. One tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

“They’re looking for affirmation for a decision they’ve already made.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

The breathtaking $26.5 billion listing by SK provided some much-needed affirmation to investors that the AI boom remains on course, despite lingering worries about extended valuations and eye-watering capital spending.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

His own life stands as an affirmation of that power.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

They described being unable to take in even the most effusive messages from their audience – the types of affirmations that had initially pushed them to begin creating in the first place.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

It’s filled with affirmations, prayers and mantras about love, peace and human connection, with music as a religious calling more than a form of entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

The AI at this point will only give you affirmations of your own power or things you like.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Positive affirmations were driving the healthcare sector higher.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

And—Citra couldn’t believe it—some laughter and affirmations as well.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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