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
Abbott also issued a proclamation declaring Sunday as a day of prayer across the state.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
That came less than a month after a similar proclamation from the Ohio governor.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
A week of weather education Next week marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Mike Braun.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trump declared the gang a foreign terrorist organization and signed a proclamation in March to deport its members under the Alien Enemies Act to speed up deportations.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
That came less than a month after a similar proclamation from the Ohio governor.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
A week of weather education Next week marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Mike Braun.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trump declared the gang a foreign terrorist organization and signed a proclamation in March to deport its members under the Alien Enemies Act to speed up deportations.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamation
Noun
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Your people don’t need another well-meaning declaration.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Noun
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On August 13, 1953, the Shah, after much lobbying, signed a decree dismissing the Prime Minister.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Failure to comply with either decree is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In a statement, the CHP said the shooter aimed the gunfire at a black Tesla Model 3.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Two of the artists who are on the bill for the upcoming birthday event shared comments in a statement.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 July 2025
Noun
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That directive would shape how every department functioned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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For them, Akil’s message was both a reminder and a directive: talent is only part of the equation—vision, ownership, and longevity matter just as much.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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“Proclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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