A customs declaration is required.
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Declaration
/ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "declaration" (208 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Strong matches (62)
broadcastbullbulletin boardcircularclaimcommentcommunicationcommuniquecomplaintcompurgationconcessionconclusionconfessionconfession of faithcrackcreeddeclaration of faithdecreedecree-lawdecreement
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decretaldecretumdepositiondictumdiktatdisclosureedictedictumencyclicalenunciationexclamationexpositionexpressionfiatfindinggreetinginformationinstrument in proofinterjectionipse dixitlawlegal evidencelibel
Noun(15 words)
claimingcommuniquesconfessionalconfirmationcontractdeclaration of independencedeclaration of wardeclaringdenouncementdoctrinesdocumentemergencyfact statementformitalian dichiarare
Adjective(2 words)
declarativeformal statement
Verb(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
forcefully expressed opinion
Related words (104)
manifestationmanifestomentionmessagenarrationolle prosequinonsuitnotenoticenotificationobservationorationordinanceordonnanceparthian shotphrasepositionposition paperpositive declarationpredicate
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predicationproclamationprofessionprogramprogrammapromulgationpronouncementpronunciamentopropositionprotestprotestationpublic noticepublicationquestionrecognitionreflectionremarkreportrepresentationrescriptrevelationrulerulingsaysay sosay-sosayingsenatus consultsenatus consultumsentencestancestandstatementstatement of factssubjoindersworn evidencesworn statementsworn testimonytestimonialtestimoniumtestimonythoughtukaseutterancevouchwhite bookwhite paperwitnessword
Noun(28 words)
manifestosoathofficial statementproclaimingproclamationsprofessingpromulgatingpronouncementspronouncingprotestationspublic confessionpublic statementrecordrecusalresolutionresolveset forthshemaspanish afirmarspanish proferir
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Adjective(6 words)
national independenceofficial setting forthpublic declarationpublic proclamationunified creedwritten testimonies
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: announcement, proclamation, acceptance, acknowledgment, address.
- Sentence evidence is available for declaration, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "declaration".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "declaration"
Keep "declaration" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "declaration" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "declaration", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "declaration" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
6 entriescustoms declarationdeclaration of policydeclaration of waroral declarationtax declarationwritten declaration
Collocations
6 entriescustoms declarationdeclaration formdeclaration of independencedeclaration of policypublic declarationtax declaration
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Please fill out the Customs Declaration Form.
Source: tatoeba (272083)
You can say that the circumstances were thus in the period leading up to the declaration of war.
Source: tatoeba (273145)
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Source: tatoeba (554637)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "declaration"?
Closest matches include announcement, proclamation, acceptance, acknowledgment, address.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "declaration"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.