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 After that announcement, word quickly spread in La Guajira that the men might be from the Wayúu community that has inhabited this desert for hundreds of years. — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 That is the question this carve-out cycle will answer, deal by deal, long after the announcements stop making headlines. — Miki Kapoor, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The announcement prompted accusations of a conflict of interest, and criticism of his central role in facilitating substantial government subsidies for the company while in office. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 The announcement Monday ends, for now, speculation about who will run the network, given that Skydance also is the parent of CBS News. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcement
  1. advertisement
  2. release
  3. ad
  4. bulletin
  5. posting
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  • How Sweeney relayed the platform’s message drew backlash from some female athletes, who said that the advertisement hurt progress on the perception of women in sports.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • If a page uses a different ending, reach it through your county government's main site rather than trusting an advertisement or an unsolicited email.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertisement
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  • At the heart of the EU’s approach is a new adaptation framework due for release later this month.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The release follows on from a March announcement that International Energy Agency member countries would release 426 million barrels of oil and products to stabilize the oil market.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of release
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  • Donna Karan New York made a sweet arrival in Paris during fashion week, hosting an intimate dinner at Left Bank spot Sugaar to celebrate Mert Alas’ return as the brand’s creative collaborator and the launch of this season’s ad campaign.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the ads say that the billionaire tax would lead to a decline in tax revenue, while others claim that the measure will lead to the state legislature approving wealth taxes on non-billionaires.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of ad
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  • In a bulletin sent to airlines late last month, Boeing told operators the glitch is not an immediate safety issue.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • All flaggers are now required to reach their jobsites by hitching a ride on a nearby subway instead of walking through the tunnels, according to a service bulletin sent Monday to all subway staff and obtained by the Daily News.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bulletin
Noun
  • The salary range for the position is $250,000-$275,000, according to the posting.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bensi has become a viral sensation with online postings about her life in Cuba and the lack of freedoms on the island.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of posting

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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcement. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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