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a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamations
But the couple who once believed Ted Maher's proclamations of innocence now wonder what really happened on the December night in Monte Carlo that ended with the deaths of a billionaire and his nurse.
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 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
These proclamations at times added to the confusion.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
In fact, Biden issued proclamations honoring both occasions.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Anunoby is often absent from the conversation, too steady and maybe with a public persona too quiet for any grand proclamations.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Kansas representatives Valdenia Winn and Wanda Brownlee Paige presented Spurlock the proclamations.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
His executive orders are very much akin to royal proclamations.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 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
These proclamations at times added to the confusion.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Abbott has previously issued proclamations recognizing a day of prayer in Texas.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
In fact, Biden issued proclamations honoring both occasions.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Anunoby is often absent from the conversation, too steady and maybe with a public persona too quiet for any grand proclamations.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Kansas representatives Valdenia Winn and Wanda Brownlee Paige presented Spurlock the proclamations.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
His executive orders are very much akin to royal proclamations.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
Noun
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Forensic testing can identify naturally occurring chemical markers within materials themselves, per the report—what Oritain said gives companies a way to substantiate sourcing claims beyond supplier declarations and audit paperwork.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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False declarations are fined up to $10,000 per day.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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But investors are taking a chance in tying their money to college sports at a time when there are unresolved and potentially transformative legal battles, with outcomes hinging less on economics than on judicial decrees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Under Díaz-Canel, the Cuban government has passed several laws and decrees to punish the sharing of opposition views, including on social media.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving concerns over dwindling oil stockpiles and a further oil shock, according to statements from the International Energy Agency, alongside banks and energy executives.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Other stations issued statements prior to the airing of each episode claiming that the show did not reflect the channel’s opinions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Among other things, he was accused of being openly critical of college leadership and of failing to respond to or complete directives from college officials.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Wang and Sun executed directives from PRC representatives and sometimes sought permission from Chinese government officials to post content, Wang’s plea agreement said.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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