as in declaration
a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamation
Elgin Fire Chief Robert Cagann will host the event, with a proclamation read by Elgin Mayor David Kaptain and a keynote address delivered by Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The governor’s proclamation is the first to focus on the 2028 elections since the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Louisiana case.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But its loudness trumpeted a proclamation.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The governor’s proclamation is the first to focus on the 2028 elections since the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Louisiana case.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Around Angel’s old barber chair, just about every inch of wall space is occupied by proclamations and photos.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But its loudness trumpeted a proclamation.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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The tour is, after all, effectively a low-key declaration of independence.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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However, the declaration did not state that she was paid for those activities.—
Theresa Clift
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In September 1960, Fidel Castro’s government published a decree ordering the confiscation of all of it without compensation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Zelensky then issued a magnanimous, droll decree, formally granting Putin permission to hold the parade.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Noun
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On the one-year anniversary of Wilson's death back in February, Southern University announced its plans to honor him with a posthumous degree and shared a statement remembering the late student.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The nonprofit’s statement did not reference the permitting process, but highlighted the importance of keeping the event running for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in April, and a majority of the justices appeared poised to invalidate the president's directive.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The service bulletin Boeing issued didn’t require plane owners to make repairs as a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive would, and the FAA didn’t issue such a directive.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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