as in announcement
formal
an official public statement
He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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Recent Examples of pronouncement
The president’s policies and pronouncements have often been at odds with each other.
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Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The president’s policies and pronouncements have often been at odds with each other.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The curtains would have to remain open longer as well, until the pronouncement of death, under the judge's ruling.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The president’s policies and pronouncements have often been at odds with each other.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The curtains would have to remain open longer as well, until the pronouncement of death, under the judge's ruling.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronouncement
Noun
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No casting announcements for Fourth Wing have been made, and a premiere date hasn't been set.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In 2025, the timing of the Cannes dress code announcement allowed a few rebels to get around the new rules—from Heidi Klum and her dramatic ruffle train to Bella Hadid, whose daring split dress also flirted with the limits imposed by Cannes protocol.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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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But rarely, if ever, is anyone given a diplomatic posting directly following such a spectacular failure, especially one that did so much damage to American interests around the world.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Your 25-minute posting window, 25-minute commenting window, 10 daily DMs and weekly reflection add up to real growth.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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On May 8, the City of LA, MCST, and KOCCA hosted the official proclamation ceremony for the 2026 K-EXPO USA at Los Angeles City Hall to showcase the mutual support for the event.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronouncement. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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