announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt 
1
: the act of announcing something or of being announced
2
: a public notification or declaration
3
: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement
Examples of announcement in a Sentence
Many people were surprised by the government's announcement that there will be a cut in taxes.
I heard an announcement on the loudspeaker saying that the store was closing in 10 minutes.
The company president made an announcement about the merger.
He asked us to pay attention because he had an important announcement to make.
I saw their wedding announcement in the newspaper.
They have been very busy since the announcement of their wedding.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 2 May 2025
While Drag Race’s latest announcement has fans buzzing, several fans have taken to social media to express their fatigue at seeing certain queens have additional chances after having already competed in previous All Stars seasons.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 May 2025
According to the announcement, borrowers will begin receiving collection notices through the U.S. Treasury Offset Program before any further action is taken.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for announcement
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something
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