announcement
Americannoun
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announcements
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public or formal notice announcing something.
The announcement appeared in the newspapers.
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the act of announcing.
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a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
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a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.
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a public statement
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a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
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a formal printed or written invitation
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the act of announcing
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Etymology
Origin of announcement
From the French word anoncement, dating back to 1790–1800. See announce, -ment
Explanation
An announcement is a public statement that's usually formal and has a specific purpose. There are many kinds of announcements, but they're all public and meant to inform. In school, the announcements might say whose birthday it is and what clubs are meeting after school. In a store, an announcement might mention a sale or a lost kid who's looking for her parents. The President makes lots of formal announcements, like the decision to run for re-election. So basically, if it's announcing something, it's an announcement.
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The takeover report came on the heels of a surprise succession announcement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
His announcement came after tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other cities on Saturday demanding action on housing affordability.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
“This happens because the stocks fall on the initial announcement of an investigation and rise once investors realize that Congress is not unified or there is no imminent credible government action,” they said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Last month, administration officials said an announcement on TPS for Salvadorans would come “at the appropriate time” and that they would retain work authorization in the meantime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Any idea what the big announcement is?” asked his dad.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
The government said it was working on a new scheme to increase young people's involvement in democracy and decision-making, with further announcements due this autumn.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The announcement came a day before OpenAI is set to hold its annual DevDay developer conference in San Francisco, where it is expected to make several announcements.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The White House said in a statement, “These public service announcements are about reminding Americans to love their country and understand what makes it worth defending, at home, at our borders, and abroad.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
War-risk premiums have not disappeared simply on announcements of potential progress, it said in analysis published Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Young lady,” she says, “I am sure you heard my announcements about the dress code.”
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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