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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While Putin's pronouncements have gained the attention of the West, experts say there is little evidence so far that the Russian government is attempting any serious escalation beyond Putin's rhetoric.
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Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
In the short term, Taipei’s envelope-pushing pronouncements clearly precipitate greater Chinese coercion.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Neutral opinion As pronouncements from Edison are often met with skepticism, an outside expert was on hand to weigh in on canister degradation.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
By its third season, The Diplomat has established a reputation for shocking developments and sudden, dramatic pronouncements.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
In the short term, Taipei’s envelope-pushing pronouncements clearly precipitate greater Chinese coercion.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Neutral opinion As pronouncements from Edison are often met with skepticism, an outside expert was on hand to weigh in on canister degradation.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
By its third season, The Diplomat has established a reputation for shocking developments and sudden, dramatic pronouncements.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt
: an official or solemn statement or announcement
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