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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Leftist ideologues Michael Moore, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, George Clooney, Darren Aronofsky, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Sean Baker wouldn’t dare such a pronouncement. Armond White, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025 The filing also includes information on the company's governance, executive compensation, and financial controls, as well as a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements and their impact on the financial statements. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025 Such pronouncements are hardly reassuring given the current state of humanity’s access to space. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Google isn’t the only company making pronouncements about the impending arrival of AGI, with staff feeling under intense pressure in the process. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pronouncement

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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 2 Apr. 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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