pronouncement

noun

pro·​nounce·​ment prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt How to pronounce pronouncement (audio)
1
: a usually formal declaration of opinion
2
: an authoritative announcement

Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence

He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
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His tweets and public statements have frequently triggered substantial price surges, establishing a direct correlation between his pronouncements and market performance. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 Other companies are also dialing back public pronouncements, donations and merchandise in support of Pride Month. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 June 2025 President Trump’s whiplash pronouncements in his push for peace in Ukraine are exhausting people here. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 29 May 2025 The judge, who was appointed to the federal bench by former President George W. Bush, suffused his 73-page order with a tone of open fury rarely seen in judicial pronouncements. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pronouncement

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pronouncement was in 1593

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“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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pronouncement

noun
pro·​nounce·​ment prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt How to pronounce pronouncement (audio)
: an official or solemn statement or announcement

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