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
At the urging of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May to be Mother’s Day.
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Polis announced the proclamation from the state Capitol rotunda, after the four players and other members of the Summit organization were celebrated in the state Senate.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
In fact, Biden issued proclamations honoring both occasions.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Polis announced the proclamation from the state Capitol rotunda, after the four players and other members of the Summit organization were celebrated in the state Senate.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
In fact, Biden issued proclamations honoring both occasions.
—ABC News, 1 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
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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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Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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