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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The curtains would have to remain open longer as well, until the pronouncement of death, under the judge's ruling.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite the president’s pronouncements, tariff earnings have barely made a dent in the federal debt.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite the president’s pronouncements, tariff earnings have barely made a dent in the federal debt.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pronouncement
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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