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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While immediate uncertainty surrounding O'Neill's Northern Ireland future was brought to an end with a statement earlier in May, a contract extension is official confirmation of a renewed commitment in the longer term.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The company is waiting for confirmation that the Justice Department will consent to its Warner Bros. purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Warsh declined at his confirmation hearing to provide any guidance about how he would handle potential trade-offs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

During his April 21 confirmation hearing, Warsh emphasized the importance of focusing on underlying inflation rather than one-time price changes.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

My inner ears were used to confirmation from my eyes as to how I stood; they got none; I might as well be blind.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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