confirmation

[kon-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

ratification, validation, proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification

STRONG

accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial visa witness

WEAK

accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void

Example Sentences

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There was no immediate confirmation or denial from Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

After a quiet period for the band, as drummer Larry Mullen Jr recovered from neck surgery, the two EPs follow confirmation last year that a new studio album is being recorded.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Incoming Gov. Shin Hyun-song is unlikely to give many clues on future policy ahead of his confirmation hearing later this month, Oh said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Final confirmation of Hashtag's relegation will be made in the second week of May.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

And how he was willing to take that chance of being humiliated and grateful at the same time, because the confirmation would mean both.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

confirmation

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