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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Now with “Acomodo” — which debuted at the top of both Spotify Top Albums USA and Top Global Charts across all genres — Tito Double P affirmed his rightful place in música mexicana upper echelons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Several times during his tenure, including as recently as 2025, current Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has publicly affirmed Juneteenth and Texas’ role in it.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
Kentucky, the Supreme Court affirmed that the 14th Amendment bars prosecutors from selecting or striking jurors based on race.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Home Depot’s stock rises as earnings beat expectations, and the full-year outlook was affirmed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He had affirmed my place in the order of things.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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