pronouncements

noun

plural of pronouncement
as in announcements
formal an official public statement He made some important pronouncements on government policy.

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Recent Examples of pronouncements Lured in by such shiny baubles, the responsible critic should avoid making premature, weepingly sincere pronouncements. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Musk is savvy at securing investment, whether his shiny pronouncements about the future prove real or not. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 But these sweeping pronouncements don’t stand up to scrutiny. — David Faris, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Those have included previous premature pronouncements of agreements between Hamas and Israel that have left would-be donors skeptical. — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 In between the swaggering pronouncements, Jaggseer waxes poetic about dusty roads and Chevy trucks and reflects on humble beginnings and hard work. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Stülpnagel drops in, makes vague, benevolent pronouncements, and asks Frank to hide little notes for fellow anti-Hitler plotters. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 But the bold pronouncements that will accompany Jaissle’s appointment — and perhaps some long overdue stadium update sooner rather than later — will be met with a measure of caution on Tyneside. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronouncements
  1. announcements
  2. postings
  3. declarations
  4. proclamations
  5. signs
Noun
  • Amid the backlash, the White House has defended the television spots as public service announcements meant to educate voters and promote patriotism.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The announcements of this year's prizes began Monday with the Nobel Prize in medicine being awarded to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcements
Noun
  • Bensi has become a viral sensation with online postings about her life in Cuba and the lack of freedoms on the island.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Hiring surged during the pandemic as everything went digital, with software development postings on the job search site Indeed peaking in early 2022.
    — Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of postings
Noun
  • Dobbins responded with declarations that reflected his confidence.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • So too is the poet’s journey—a series of declarations, and a repetition of change.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of declarations
Noun
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news City officials such as Memphis’ Mayor Paul Young were among those to present Keith’s family with the key to the city and other legislative proclamations during the ceremony.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Along the route taken by tourists and pilgrims are several steles marking ritual proclamations made on behalf of emperors during the first year of each reign.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of proclamations
Noun
  • Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of signs

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“Pronouncements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronouncements. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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