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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
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.
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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
Festivities included officials presenting proclamations in Key West and Miami.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Musk often makes public proclamations of ambitious goals to attract the necessary talent and reorient companies around the top priorities.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
What makes the Melania proclamations notable is the insistence on measuring success by theatrical revenue alone.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Festivities included officials presenting proclamations in Key West and Miami.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Musk often makes public proclamations of ambitious goals to attract the necessary talent and reorient companies around the top priorities.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
What makes the Melania proclamations notable is the insistence on measuring success by theatrical revenue alone.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
Noun
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The war declarations got Schaefer headlines, the jokes and effective buddy-buddying got legislation passed.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel amid Iranian threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and declarations of force majeure by both Kuwait and Bahrain, who argue events beyond their control have impeded their ability to deliver petroleum.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anti-communist hysteria disrupted the careers of many talented folks, while antitrust decrees ended the Golden Era studio system.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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There were religious decrees about what kind of jobs women could hold.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet's ballet controversy is unlikely to have cost him the Oscar, though, given his statements did not receive much attention until the very last day of Oscar voting.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, the same day that Moskin’s Times report was published, both Noma and Redzepi posted statements to their social-media accounts addressing the allegations.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over the past week, authorities in Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand and the Philippines issued a series of directives encouraging flexible work, including working from home, 4-day workweeks, and taking the stairs instead of an elevator.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Operational restrictions are communicated through Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMs—directives issued by aviation authorities that inform airlines which routes remain open and which must be avoided.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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