affirmed
Americanadjective
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positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way.
That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.
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supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others.
In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.
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confirmed or ratified.
He was certainly not considered highly contagious, and there were no affirmed reports that the illness was passed on to other passengers.
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The company affirmed its full fiscal-year guidance for comparable sales growth of approximately flat to 2%, while the outlook for total sales growth was held steady at 2.5% to 4.5%.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"Te Arikinui affirmed her belief in the power of indigenous knowledge and intergenerational stewardship to help solve the world's environmental and social challenges."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Against all odds, the Supreme Court affirmed this decision in 2023’s Allen v.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
The home improvement company beat expectations for first quarter earnings and affirmed guidance.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
"I do leave it alone," affirmed the accused hollowly.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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