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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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Many of the governor’s appointees are subject to state Senate confirmation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Levels above that require confirmation we do not have,” the head of FX Strategy says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"We need to make sure that we have clear confirmation that the safety of navigation for the ships and the seafarers are being agreed," he told BBC Verify.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In his framing, any confirmation becomes a betrayal, and any reporting sabotage.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Oak looks up at me, searching for confirmation that he’s doing okay in the face of all this shouting.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black