pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt 
1
: a usually formal declaration of opinion
2
: an authoritative announcement
Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence
He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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Despite the president's pronouncement, there are still questions about how quickly commercial ships can start moving, and whether Iran will truly allow those ships to resume free access in what is an international waterway.
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Tom Bowman, NPR, 17 June 2026
That pronouncement set off a flurry of activity that saw reporters scrambling to post to social media channels, while still trying to listen to what Berry had to say.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Despite those other cases, replete with cruelty and intentional violence, Boston made a striking pronouncement.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
That same month, Talarico’s campaign spokesman, JT Ennis, issued an official response to the vegan pronouncements on his boss' behalf, sharing a photo of Talarico taking a large bite of a massive turkey leg while wearing a button-down with a Texas flag design.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Tom Bowman, NPR, 17 June 2026
That pronouncement set off a flurry of activity that saw reporters scrambling to post to social media channels, while still trying to listen to what Berry had to say.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Despite those other cases, replete with cruelty and intentional violence, Boston made a striking pronouncement.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
That same month, Talarico’s campaign spokesman, JT Ennis, issued an official response to the vegan pronouncements on his boss' behalf, sharing a photo of Talarico taking a large bite of a massive turkey leg while wearing a button-down with a Texas flag design.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt
: an official or solemn statement or announcement
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