as in declaration
a statement made publically
The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.
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Recent Examples of proclamation
Jim Tinaglia, mayor of Arlington Heights, brought a framed proclamation to present during the formal program.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The unabashed proclamation of championship aspirations.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Apr. 2026
For fans who have ridden with Whitcomb for years and seen his evolution encompass all of the good and bad of his journey, reveling in a project such as Deep Water, which stands as a firm proclamation of happiness, must feel like a proverbial breath of fresh air.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2021, Kevin Heyward even received a proclamation from the city of New Haven celebrating 45 years of Kevin’s Seafood and honoring him for his service and support in the community.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The unabashed proclamation of championship aspirations.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Apr. 2026
For fans who have ridden with Whitcomb for years and seen his evolution encompass all of the good and bad of his journey, reveling in a project such as Deep Water, which stands as a firm proclamation of happiness, must feel like a proverbial breath of fresh air.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2021, Kevin Heyward even received a proclamation from the city of New Haven celebrating 45 years of Kevin’s Seafood and honoring him for his service and support in the community.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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Building across surfaces wasn’t a declaration.—
Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that the declaration did not provide enough information to understand the project‘s impacts, and that the city overlooked evidence that those impacts may be significant.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In the statement, the union said that terms would not be disclosed until the board has a chance to review the agreement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Pentagon In a letter sent to the GAO in March, Merkley and the other lawmakers alleged the DOJ did not comply with the law's directive to protect victims while releasing the Epstein files.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their directive is 100 percent positivity — pure Paula Abdul energy, without a grain of Simon salt in any of their shakers.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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