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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
Scott has, in recent months, talked up the need to overhaul the school funding system, with a goal of reining in tax increases.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Carr has also talked up the need for the US to cement its leadership in satellite services, citing the threat of China.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
But don’t expect Lorre to talk up the virtues of exploiting intellectual property for additional profits, as is the job of the major studios like his longtime patron Warner Bros. Television.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Understandably so, the Nations League decider is being talked up as more Ronaldo vs. Lamine than a showdown between Iberian neighbors, which the veteran of the pair understands perfectly.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Carr has also talked up the need for the US to cement its leadership in satellite services, citing the threat of China.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
But don’t expect Lorre to talk up the virtues of exploiting intellectual property for additional profits, as is the job of the major studios like his longtime patron Warner Bros. Television.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Understandably so, the Nations League decider is being talked up as more Ronaldo vs. Lamine than a showdown between Iberian neighbors, which the veteran of the pair understands perfectly.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
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In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Topline The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles on Monday, claiming its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts promotes attacks on law enforcement, the latest legal battle centered around the L.A. protests against federal deportation raids.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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If people aren’t speaking up, ask what truths feel unsafe to say.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The set sparked an uproar on social media, with many accusing the chants of being antisemitic, while others championed the band for speaking up for Palestine.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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In the prior week, Load sold only a little less than 200 copies, just before Metallica re-released it.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 June 2025
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Alicia Hannah-Kim is publicly speaking out after her Cobra Kai co-star Martin Kove apologized for biting her arm at a fan convention.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The Star Trek star, 94, spoke out about the difficulties of living his life with the condition in a new video for the nonprofit Tinnitus Quest, whose mission is to raise money for research aimed at finding a cure or treatment for the condition.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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With screaming, crying, and crash outs abound, Madix’s high pony mirrored her demeanor: commanding, polished, and captivating.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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When the curtain is lifted, Matthew is crying, and Andreas is beaming.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Because real branding isn’t about turning heads at the Met Gala or chasing clicks or shouting the loudest in the room.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The chief example of rudeness here is shouting admonishments at other opera patrons.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Our wavy-haired editors piped up to share their go-to mousses and what exactly won them over.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
31 May 2025
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Everyone is talking and Kamilla is trying to pipe up and even has to raise her hand to get heard.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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After Orange County prosecutors appealed his original five-year sentence, a man who chased, threatened and yelled racial slurs at a pregnant Black woman will be resentenced, facing a maximum sentence between 38 years to life in state prison.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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The caller said six or seven juveniles ran him off the road and yelled expletives at him and and flipped him off.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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