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
The memorial service will include Hull reading the annual proclamation, a keynote address and taps being played.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Shortly after the March proclamation was signed, the administration used the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 men, mostly Venezuelans, to a prison in El Salvador.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 May 2025
The plaintiffs ask the court to declare that the proclamation violates the Antiquities Act and the Constitution.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Haines concluded that the evidence presented by the Trump administration supported the president's reasoning behind the proclamation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Shortly after the March proclamation was signed, the administration used the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 men, mostly Venezuelans, to a prison in El Salvador.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 18 May 2025
The plaintiffs ask the court to declare that the proclamation violates the Antiquities Act and the Constitution.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Haines concluded that the evidence presented by the Trump administration supported the president's reasoning behind the proclamation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The decrees are legal agreements mandating changes overseen by both a federal court and an independent monitor.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The company’s claim that Lightfoot’s pandemic decree cost it millions comes despite the fact a Tribune investigation found the city issued more than 35,000 parking tickets during the time the mayor told motorists they wouldn’t get dinged for parking at expired meters.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. attorney’s statement.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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The transgender junior from Jurupa Valley High School — who competed despite a directive from Trump that she be barred from doing so — won state titles in the girls’ triple jump and the girls’ high jump and took second place in the girls’ long jump.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The guidance change blindsided the CDC, which did not receive a directive to alter its recommendations until hours after Kennedy's video posted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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