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adjective

as in declared

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verb

past tense of proclaim
as in announced
to make known openly or publicly loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief

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Recent Examples of proclaimed
Adjective
Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics. — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself. — Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Defendant proclaimed her innocence Inside the courtroom, McRae proclaimed her innocence, according to our media partner, the Baltimore Banner. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Fortune proclaimed it one of the fastest-growing companies in America. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving holiday. — The Learning Network, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Another article this year from Rolling Stone proclaimed that monoculture ended in 2016. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Cottonseed boosters proclaimed a transformation of waste into wealth. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 The Greek columns on its facade, south of downtown on the corner of Holman and Austin Streets, proclaimed the stability— the unimpeachable correctness—of one of the city’s most enduring institutions. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 Along with the statewide proclamation, the governor proclaimed emergencies in multiple counties that were hit hard by recent storms, including Santa Barbara County. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaimed
  1. announced
  2. declared
  3. heralded
  4. published
  5. publicized
  6. advertised
  7. broadcast
Adjective
  • The pipeline includes financial services, healthcare, industrials and consumer businesses, although many names remain at the announced or preparation stage rather than being CMA-approved.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The announced tour dates include the San Francisco preview, the Radio City premiere and Chicago (January 30); Mexico City (March 6); Guadalajara (April 17); Monterrey (April 24); Toronto (May 29); Montréal (July 17); and Vancouver (July 24).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of announced
Verb
  • Officials declared success an hour later when the spacecraft separated as planned from the rocket's upper stage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Parillo allegedly excluded her from LHS’s management and declared himself the company’s director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of declared
Adjective
  • Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
  • How will incumbent young players such as Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, along with heralded rookie AJ Dybantsa, handle the pressure?
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of heralded
Verb
  • In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, published Tuesday, the IMF acknowledged hedge funds' role in supporting market liquidity and efficiency.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The base employed around 1,300 military and civilian personnel, including roughly 1,070 military members, according to October 2025 figures published by the Town of Wainwright.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of published
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of publicized
Adjective
  • Before checking out, ask a store employee whether there's another way to receive an advertised discount.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The same scrutiny applies to advertised graft-survival rates.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertised
Adjective
  • Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of broadcast

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