pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt 
1
: a usually formal declaration of opinion
2
: an authoritative announcement
Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence
He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Cutting straight to the ending, the viewers don’t get the dramatic pronouncement of a jury verdict.
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Cutting straight to the ending, the viewers don’t get the dramatic pronouncement of a jury verdict.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Lamont has so far skillfully navigated the erratic, unilateral and sometimes vengeful policy pronouncements from Washington.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Kiara started to laugh — clearly at Serena, Luna, and their ridiculous pronouncement.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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pronouncement
noun
pro·nounce·ment
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt
: an official or solemn statement or announcement
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