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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The announcement comes at a time when the White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as continuing negotiations with Tehran remain under discussion.
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The announcement drew applause from many in the crowd.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Today’s announcement comes just days after the launch in San Diego of Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, where Erin Harkey, CEO of the nation’s leading arts advocacy group, Americans for the Arts, delivered a speech that served as a clarion call.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Held shortly after the Oscar nominations announcement and shortly before the final round of voting, a mere 90 miles from Los Angeles in a coastal city that is home (or second-home) to many Academy members, the fest annually attracts a sizable number of top contenders.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The announcement drew applause from many in the crowd.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Today’s announcement comes just days after the launch in San Diego of Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, where Erin Harkey, CEO of the nation’s leading arts advocacy group, Americans for the Arts, delivered a speech that served as a clarion call.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Held shortly after the Oscar nominations announcement and shortly before the final round of voting, a mere 90 miles from Los Angeles in a coastal city that is home (or second-home) to many Academy members, the fest annually attracts a sizable number of top contenders.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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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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