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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie
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as in to speak up
to voice one's opinions freely with force
feel free to talk up if you have any objections
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Recent Examples of talk up
The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The Lamar Hunt sales pitch talked up the world’s game, its popularity and the favorable American demographics for growth.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adolescence, and Tanz talked up the breakout nature of the show at today’s event.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Again, this isn’t about a good return in trade — there isn’t going to be one — but about experience and evaluation for the minor league talent the Angels like to talk up.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The Lamar Hunt sales pitch talked up the world’s game, its popularity and the favorable American demographics for growth.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adolescence, and Tanz talked up the breakout nature of the show at today’s event.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Again, this isn’t about a good return in trade — there isn’t going to be one — but about experience and evaluation for the minor league talent the Angels like to talk up.
—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.
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Stress that their devices won’t be taken away as a result, and they won’t be punished for speaking up.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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Later on July 1, McGraw spoke out in another statement on her Instagram Stories, denying that her departure from the show had to do with legal matters.
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Alex Hoffman, a Democratic donor adviser, told ABC News that Democrats need to continue courting high net worth donors, even as many in the party continue to speak out against the influence of billionaires in politics.
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The Padres, the team that put up a meme of Clayton Kershaw crying on the video board.
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Grown men hugged one another, and at least one started crying.
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One day while sitting on the porch, Sarah appeared out of nowhere, running towards them, shouting for them.
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The crew and the two witnesses said one of the three men got out with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew while shouting racial slurs targeted at the photographer.
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Every time a restaurant or other small business announces its closure, people pipe up on social media about what the business owner should have done to be successful.
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He was accused of hitting a man in the back of the head with a metal pipe inside the victim’s girlfriend’s home, then shoving the victim up against the wall and pushing the pipe up against his neck.
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Other people at the scene can be heard yelling that the cash was not evidence and did not belong to the officer.
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Interviews with the pilots, flight attendants, and fellow passengers revealed Cook had gotten up during takeoff and then ran forward while yelling, per the affidavit.
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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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