proclamations

plural of proclamation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of proclamations Explore See latest videos, charts and news City officials such as Memphis’ Mayor Paul Young were among those to present Keith’s family with the key to the city and other legislative proclamations during the ceremony. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 Along the route taken by tourists and pilgrims are several steles marking ritual proclamations made on behalf of emperors during the first year of each reign. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Newsom also issued separate emergency proclamations Monday for earlier storm damage in Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties, along with a major sewage spill in Lake County. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 In a dignified ceremony, Elgin Mayor David Kaptain and Aurora Deputy Mayor Casey Cuevas delivered the proclamations to Fox Valley Harmonizers president Ralph Ferguson and Aurora Lamplighter Chorus president Lester Grossman. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 The governor often echoes federal proclamations regarding flag lowerings. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026 Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The best advice to promote public health is to consult those with expertise in the medical field rather than to accept the proclamations of politicians. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 This is in line with our earlier research that showed proclamations of AI investment don’t consistently boost a company’s share price. — Mark Ma, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
Noun
  • Schema declarations carry a weight that press mentions don’t.
    — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • TikTok has been brimming with unboxing videos and fan declarations that the character Nikki, who sports the famous red top, will be the Halloween costume of the season.
    — Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Both decrees need to be backed by the majority of Spain's 350-seat Parliament.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Since taking over, the Taliban have issued dozens of decrees that prohibit women from higher education, most forms of employment and political and even public participation.
    — Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In court statements in the Kuvshynovs' suit, Fox acknowledges the tragedy of the deaths of Kuvshynova and Zakrzewski.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The lawyers for three of the men named in Doe’s lawsuit have since issued statements denying wrongdoing.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Some have done so, the prosecutor explained, by slow-walking directives of dubious merit, such as orders to investigate voter fraud by noncitizens—a phenomenon that Trump has falsely claimed is rampant.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This action follows previous directives this summer aimed at regulating data center expansion.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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