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
In addition to the proclamation, Hull said that the city is offering resources for the community on its website.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
For the past two decades, tech firms have competed fiercely for talent, including with proclamations about making the world a better place.
—Joseph Menn The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
To that end, he was concerned by the Oval Office’s proclamation imposing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
In honor of the awards’ 15th anniversary, the NYVGCC was honored with a proclamation from the New York City Council and received special recognition from Nintendo of America President and COO Devon Pritchard and Head of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
For the past two decades, tech firms have competed fiercely for talent, including with proclamations about making the world a better place.
—Joseph Menn The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
To that end, he was concerned by the Oval Office’s proclamation imposing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
In honor of the awards’ 15th anniversary, the NYVGCC was honored with a proclamation from the New York City Council and received special recognition from Nintendo of America President and COO Devon Pritchard and Head of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
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In several cases described in court declarations, children — including some with developmental delays or chronic conditions — regressed while they were detained, losing language skills, wetting themselves or engaging in self-harm.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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This power comes from the passage of an emergency declaration for the whole county in October by the board, citing long-term economic effects from immigration raids.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those choices are political, in a more general sense, and deserve public deliberation, not technocratic decree.—
Annelise Riles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, any multi-hundred-million-dollar renovation or demolition requires deliberate and collaborative effort, rather than a decree.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Four people, including some children, were hurt when a 49-year-old man drove into the front of the Truckee Safeway on Saturday afternoon, town police said in a statement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Estates without clear directives can be subject to lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings, which can consume up to 10% of an estate's value and take months or even years to resolve, Childfree Trust said in its report.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The suit alleges the EPA’s actions violated federal law by effectively undoing a congressional directive.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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