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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That same day, Plotkin-Wolff filed a declaration by San Diego police Capt.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These proposals influenced numerous other declarations and treaties, including Europe’s Copyright for Creativity, the Access to Knowledge Treaty, and the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Development Agenda.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Abbas signed a decree last year reforming elections in line with some demands of Western donors, including to allow voting for individuals rather than slates.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though brief, Yoon’s martial law decree threw the country into a severe political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy and rattling financial markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Iranian Vice President Esmael Saghab Esfahani said any strike on the country’s oil wells would prompt a retaliatory attack, according to a statement carried by the semiofficial Mehr News Agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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