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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The announcement of the FARMER Act comes amid ongoing talks about the next farm bill, a legislative package addressing nutrition, rural development and agriculture programs.
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Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 14 Apr. 2024
When the announcement came that the Wii U’s online services were being shut down, there were approximately 26,000 levels made by hand in Super Mario Maker that hadn’t ever been beaten.
—Jay Castello, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
But that mission has since been put on hold by the East African nation, citing Henry’s announcement of his resignation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The pair was all smiles at the event, which occurred just a few weeks before their divorce announcement.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The timing and details of the announcement could still change before they’re finalized, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters.
—Mackenzie Hawkins, Fortune Asia, 12 Apr. 2024
The announcement was made Wednesday at the annual CinemaCon 2024 exhibition conference in Las Vegas.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
With these announcements, Robbins isn’t letting looming chances of a Viacom/Paramount sale stop him for pushing ahead and plotting out his slate.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
In making the announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris noted next week is the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, and the weapons in that massacre were acquired through the gun-show loophole.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 14 Apr. 2024
When the announcement came that the Wii U’s online services were being shut down, there were approximately 26,000 levels made by hand in Super Mario Maker that hadn’t ever been beaten.
—Jay Castello, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
But that mission has since been put on hold by the East African nation, citing Henry’s announcement of his resignation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The pair was all smiles at the event, which occurred just a few weeks before their divorce announcement.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The timing and details of the announcement could still change before they’re finalized, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters.
—Mackenzie Hawkins, Fortune Asia, 12 Apr. 2024
The announcement was made Wednesday at the annual CinemaCon 2024 exhibition conference in Las Vegas.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
With these announcements, Robbins isn’t letting looming chances of a Viacom/Paramount sale stop him for pushing ahead and plotting out his slate.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
In making the announcement, Vice President Kamala Harris noted next week is the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, and the weapons in that massacre were acquired through the gun-show loophole.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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