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an official public statement
He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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Recent Examples of pronouncements
Despite the president’s pronouncements, tariff earnings have barely made a dent in the federal debt.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The upside would be potentially lower rates, less volatility around the Fed and its pronouncements and press conferences and, ultimately, more independence for the central bank as its smaller economic footprint puts it less in the crosshairs of the political world.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
And there is a sharp rise in brazenly racist pronouncements.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Since its publication, succeeding popes have reaffirmed the rights of migrants again and again in their official pronouncements.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Analysts pore over their pronouncements to glean shifts on key issues.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
He was replaced by Frank, whose football and public pronouncements were the polar opposite of his predecessor, and who was no more able to balance European and domestic football than Postecoglou was.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The upside would be potentially lower rates, less volatility around the Fed and its pronouncements and press conferences and, ultimately, more independence for the central bank as its smaller economic footprint puts it less in the crosshairs of the political world.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
And there is a sharp rise in brazenly racist pronouncements.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Since its publication, succeeding popes have reaffirmed the rights of migrants again and again in their official pronouncements.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Analysts pore over their pronouncements to glean shifts on key issues.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
He was replaced by Frank, whose football and public pronouncements were the polar opposite of his predecessor, and who was no more able to balance European and domestic football than Postecoglou was.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronouncements
Noun
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By the time the president was finished, however, there were no new announcements about the conflict.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In February, the City of San Diego had the most new monthly job postings, 1,836, of any city in California, said state data that aggregates job postings during the month.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The share of postings open to those with two to four years of experience dropped from 46% in mid-2022 to 40% in mid-2025, while the share seeking at least five years of experience jumped from 37% to 42%, according to Indeed data.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It was built not on lofty declarations, but on monitoring, transparency, and painstaking diplomacy.—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jericho didn’t make any other declarations or call out anyone on the AEW roster.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump issued presidential proclamations in June and December banning people from 40 countries from entering the United States or receiving most visas, with extremely narrow exceptions.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Green issued several emergency proclamations due to the storm and a disaster relief period is in effect through April 13.—
Ritu Prasad,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Multiple street signs were also damaged during the celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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University City is filled with yellow rezoning signs and cleared land seemingly on every corner.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Pronouncements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronouncements. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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