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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
Trump issued presidential proclamations in June and December banning people from 40 countries from entering the United States or receiving most visas, with extremely narrow exceptions.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Green issued several emergency proclamations due to the storm and a disaster relief period is in effect through April 13.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Torres often has sponsored annual proclamations honoring Chávez’s legacy.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The event, held at the historic church on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, included proclamations from Atlanta City Council members and tributes from community leaders reflecting on Abernathy's life of faith, leadership, and activism.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Fears are rampant that this law would ruin community festivals that promote cultural diversity, or routine LGBTQ proclamations for Pride Month.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
And automakers worldwide were scrambling over each other to grab the microphone and make proclamations about their grand EV master plans and latest all-electric products.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Public buildings in Iowa, including city, county and school buildings, would be required obey proclamations from the governor ordering flags lowered to half-staff.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
No president since the Civil War has ever publicly bragged about the Mexican-American War in official proclamations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Green issued several emergency proclamations due to the storm and a disaster relief period is in effect through April 13.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Torres often has sponsored annual proclamations honoring Chávez’s legacy.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The event, held at the historic church on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, included proclamations from Atlanta City Council members and tributes from community leaders reflecting on Abernathy's life of faith, leadership, and activism.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Fears are rampant that this law would ruin community festivals that promote cultural diversity, or routine LGBTQ proclamations for Pride Month.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
And automakers worldwide were scrambling over each other to grab the microphone and make proclamations about their grand EV master plans and latest all-electric products.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Public buildings in Iowa, including city, county and school buildings, would be required obey proclamations from the governor ordering flags lowered to half-staff.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
No president since the Civil War has ever publicly bragged about the Mexican-American War in official proclamations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
Noun
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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From trade tariffs to border emergency declarations, this administration has consistently bypassed traditional legislative hurdles to achieve its ends.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Sunday, thousands marched in Santiago in protest of Kast’s rollback of dozens of environmental decrees.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Mar. 2026
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The decrees rolled back by Kast’s administration had been signed during the government of left-wing former Chilean leader Gabriel Boric, whom Kast replaced as president earlier this month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In opening statements, prosecutors laid out the details of the attack and said Gerhardt Konig confessed to his 19-year-old son in a FaceTime conversation.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The lump-sum payments will appear on their SSA-1099 statements, too.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That includes planning, organizing, evaluating and directing the work of the ALI based on legal mandates, changing and emergent training needs, departmental priorities, directives, statutes, and strategic goals.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sable has been accused of repeatedly ignoring the directives of state and local officials, as well as committing criminal acts related to California environmental and coastal laws.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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