announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt 
1
: the act of announcing something or of being announced
2
: a public notification or declaration
3
: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement
Examples of announcement in a Sentence
Many people were surprised by the government's announcement that there will be a cut in taxes.
I heard an announcement on the loudspeaker saying that the store was closing in 10 minutes.
The company president made an announcement about the merger.
He asked us to pay attention because he had an important announcement to make.
I saw their wedding announcement in the newspaper.
They have been very busy since the announcement of their wedding.
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Unnamed sources close to the recent announcements have shared that the company plans to divest certain assets and cut other low-carbon investments to reduce debt and boost revenues.
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Ramona Saviss, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Unnamed sources close to the recent announcements have shared that the company plans to divest certain assets and cut other low-carbon investments to reduce debt and boost revenues.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2025
According to an obituary announcement in New Jersey, Malkmus is survived by his son, James, four grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
—Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something
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