PROCLAIMED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

proclaimed 1 of 2

adjective

as in declared

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proclaimed

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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

After the election, armchair pundits and paid professionals proclaimed that Ronald Reagan had been right all along. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion. — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclaimed

Adjective

In Rome, where two of the four announced protests didn’t materialize, more than 200 people were stopped and searched, according to CNN affiliate Sky24.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
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

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

With LeBron James serving as the most heralded third option in the history of basketball, the Lakers went 15-2.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of heralded

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

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

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