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Definitions

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

In its statement to the BBC, DHS referenced remarks from Mullin's confirmation hearing:

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A representative for Bridges didn’t respond immediately to The Times’ request for confirmation and comment.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Then, for confirmation, I heard his chair being pushed back.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.