pronouncements

noun

plural of pronouncement
as in announcements
formal an official public statement He made some important pronouncements on government policy.

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Recent Examples of pronouncements Lured in by such shiny baubles, the responsible critic should avoid making premature, weepingly sincere pronouncements. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Musk is savvy at securing investment, whether his shiny pronouncements about the future prove real or not. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 But these sweeping pronouncements don’t stand up to scrutiny. — David Faris, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Those have included previous premature pronouncements of agreements between Hamas and Israel that have left would-be donors skeptical. — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 In between the swaggering pronouncements, Jaggseer waxes poetic about dusty roads and Chevy trucks and reflects on humble beginnings and hard work. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Stülpnagel drops in, makes vague, benevolent pronouncements, and asks Frank to hide little notes for fellow anti-Hitler plotters. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 But the bold pronouncements that will accompany Jaissle’s appointment — and perhaps some long overdue stadium update sooner rather than later — will be met with a measure of caution on Tyneside. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronouncements
  1. announcements
  2. postings
  3. declarations
  4. proclamations
  5. signs
Noun
  • But the recent ads differ from many past public service announcements because they aren't aimed at helping members of the public benefit from specific government programs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But the recent ads differ from many past public service announcements in that they aren’t aimed at helping members of the public benefit from specific government programs.
    — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcements
Noun
  • The average salary for a custodian in California is around $43,500 a year, according to an average of job postings listed on Indeed.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Since 2022, postings demanding AI fluency have risen elevenfold, those seeking adaptability fivefold, and those requiring resilience, curiosity and willingness to learn threefold.
    — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of postings
Noun
  • Dobbins responded with declarations that reflected his confidence.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • So too is the poet’s journey—a series of declarations, and a repetition of change.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of declarations
Noun
  • The trunk-rattling track oozes bold proclamations about bag chasing, love at first sight, and cruising past his adversaries.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Covered in nautical tattoos and given to spiritual proclamations about the ocean’s generosity, Mitt is recognizable as a type.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclamations
Noun
  • Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of signs

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“Pronouncements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronouncements. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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