proclamations

noun

plural of proclamation
as in declarations
a statement made publically The government issued a proclamation granting all workers the right to parental leave.

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Recent Examples of proclamations The best advice to promote public health is to consult those with expertise in the medical field rather than to accept the proclamations of politicians. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 This is in line with our earlier research that showed proclamations of AI investment don’t consistently boost a company’s share price. — Mark Ma, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 Instant access to proclamations about tariff policy, national security and executive orders that affect the economy could send oil, bonds, stocks or other assets sharply higher or lower. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 The discord comes after Trump on Monday signed proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 July 2026 Last season was a microcosm of the shifting landscape in college football, which has undermined the SEC's arguments and proclamations of superiority. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 About 37 of the force gathered around the supervisors, some with their four-legged canine partners, to hear words of appreciation and receive proclamations marking their remarkable, life-saving service. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 21 July 2026 Vast swaths of time unfold in mere voiceover, and some investigations and proclamations feel repetitive, as the film reinforces its point ad nauseam. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026 The president said his proclamations would give Utah residents more ability to use the land. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclamations
  1. declarations
  2. decrees
  3. statements
  4. directives
Noun
  • Officials in Lake and Porter counties have issued disaster declarations.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last year, advocates have collected declarations from scores of detainees describing inedible food, substandard medical care and callous treatment at the hands of guards and staff.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of declarations
Noun
  • The starting gun for the new posture in Tehran sounded with decrees reorganizing Iran’s security leadership last week issued in the name of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As of June 2026, the Taliban has issued 166 decrees specifically targeting the rights of women and girls, according to the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
    — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of decrees
Noun
  • In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The parents' statements about the baby's condition have not been independently confirmed by USA TODAY Network.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of statements
Noun
  • As a result, the governor has issued a variety of directives on data centers since June, including a pause on data center development and lawmakers in Texas are reacting.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders often flood employees with updates while failing to reinforce priorities and strategic directives.
    — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of directives

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“Proclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclamations. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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