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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Even in past years, pronouncements about back-to-office policies haven’t prompted significant shifts in behavior: Office occupancy rates have stabilized at about 50% since the beginning of 2023, according to data tracked by Kastle Systems.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Arnold Hudson and Asha Crumlin screamed as the driver took a sharp corner and the tour guide, clad in a backwards baseball cap and camouflage T-shirt, made several colorful pronouncements.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
By Matteo Wong Tech companies like to make two grand pronouncements about the future of artificial intelligence.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 29 July 2024
The other side: Biden has received pronouncements of support from dozens of House and Senate Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 12 July 2024
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Arnold Hudson and Asha Crumlin screamed as the driver took a sharp corner and the tour guide, clad in a backwards baseball cap and camouflage T-shirt, made several colorful pronouncements.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
By Matteo Wong Tech companies like to make two grand pronouncements about the future of artificial intelligence.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 29 July 2024
The other side: Biden has received pronouncements of support from dozens of House and Senate Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 12 July 2024
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt
: an official or solemn statement or announcement
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