annunciation
noun
an·nun·ci·a·tion ə-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən 
1
capitalized : March 25 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the announcement of the Incarnation to the Virgin Mary
2
: the act of announcing or of being announced : announcement
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Open seams in the ceiling allow sunlight to enter in ghostly lines—some defining an alternative volume within the space, others fanning out like an annunciation. 
Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2020 These will cover the birth and annunciation of Jesus and the journey and adoration of the Magi. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2019 Thanks to a deep, Southern tone, there's a gravity to his voice, and yet, DaBaby still manages to swiftly deliver syllable-spewing rhymes with clear annunciation. Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2019 Maull said the university adopted the automatic voice annunciation system in 2012. Elena Mejia Lutz, Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2017
Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2020 These will cover the birth and annunciation of Jesus and the journey and adoration of the Magi. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2019 Thanks to a deep, Southern tone, there's a gravity to his voice, and yet, DaBaby still manages to swiftly deliver syllable-spewing rhymes with clear annunciation. Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2019 Maull said the university adopted the automatic voice annunciation system in 2012. Elena Mejia Lutz, Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2017 Word History
Etymology
Middle English annunciacioun, from Anglo-French annuntiatun, from Late Latin annuntiation-, annuntiatio, from Latin annuntiare — more at announce
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
annunciation
noun
as in proclamation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- proclamation
- pronouncement
- declaration
- promulgation
- utterance
- fiat
- signification
- edict
- bulletin
- notification
- announcement
- decree
- pronunciamento
- edict
- directive
- rescript
- bull
- ukase
- advertisement
- message
- communication
- statement
- ad
- broadcast
- rescript
- diktat
- ruling
- communiqué
- newscast
- commercial
- advert
- telecast
- advertising
- posting
- dispatch
- billing
- notice
- pitch
- blurb
- release
- propaganda
- word
- publicity
- promotion
- cablecast
- campaign
- ballyhoo
- report
- come-on
- buildup
- spot
- promo
- plugola
- plug
- boost
