announcement

noun

ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt How to pronounce announcement (audio)
Definition of announcementnext
as in advertisement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest an announcement was in today's paper regarding the merger of the two banks

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Recent Examples of announcement This is the latest announcement of an Amazon project based on game IP. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Speaking during the announcement, Davis Gates sought to contrast the realities now with those during Emanuel’s two terms as mayor. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Shea said Bradley continues to seek new nonstop routes for air travelers, pointing to two recent announcements. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 The federal sentencing announcement Monday did not address the status of the case against Alaniz. — Eric Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcement
  1. advertisement
  2. release
  3. ad
  4. bulletin
  5. posting
Noun
  • That outside spending has helped flood mailboxes and the airwaves with advertisements.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Social media is riddled with advertisements from companies and consultants promising the secret formulas to maximize odds of admission.
    — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • The release came as calls are growing from other countries, including Myanmar's fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, for access to or engagement with Suu Kyi as part of efforts to resolve the country's political crisis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This release offers insights into labor-market tightness by showing the number of job openings and hires, along with a breakdown of why employees left their jobs (quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations such as retirement).
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of release
Noun
  • During the primary, Raman and independent group supporting her focused on ads on social media and streaming platforms, which are cheaper than traditional television ads.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Working Families Party PAC has spent a total of about $55,000 on phone banking and digital ads in support of Larson.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • An executive order followed in August 2025, then OCC bulletins in September telling banks to base service decisions on objective risk.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Law enforcement agencies are warning of Flock camera destruction, according to an intelligence bulletin reviewed by ABC News.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bulletin
Noun
  • There’s a national push to mandate the teaching of Bible in public schools and the posting of the Ten Commandments in public places.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%.
    — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of posting

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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcement. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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