talk up

verb

Definition of talk upnext
1
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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2
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 On the one hand, Friedman himself, and Walter himself, and Dave Roberts and Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts and a cast of heroes talked up a three-peat at last year’s championship celebration. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Neither man is short on incentive to talk up AI’s transformative potential as both have deep financial stakes in the technology delivering on its promise. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 George Chan | Getty Images Microsoft on Monday talked up a new artificial intelligence model for spotting cybersecurity vulnerabilities. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Kennedy has publicly advocated for lifting restrictions on peptides and talked up their benefits. — Will Stone, NPR, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
  1. promote
  2. speak up
  3. sell
  4. speak out
  5. cry
  6. shout
  7. pipe up
  8. yell
Verb
  • When applied to the scalp, certain peptides can send signals that promote follicle function, extend the growth phase of the hair cycle, and strengthen the tissue surrounding the follicle.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has also promoted the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities and navy, and the reduction in missile and drone capabilities, as measures of success.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of promote
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  • Part of it is that more women are speaking up about hair loss, shrugging off the stigma and reaching out for help.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Not long after Cowdray, the Dorchester president, got up to present, Opperman spoke up.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of speak up
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  • The Yellow Affair has also sold Árru to international territories including Angel Distribution (Denmark), Bíó Paradís (Iceland), Filmwelt (Germany, Austria), Fivia (Ex-Yugoslavia), Otaku Mtü (Baltics), Palace (Australia / New Zealand).
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sell
Verb
  • Miley Cyrus has spoken out following the death of her godmother Dolly Parton.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kanter Freedom was one of the only NBA players to speak out against Chinese President Xi Jinping and the detention camps holding Uyghur Muslims.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of speak out
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  • Unintentional noise could be heard, even a baby crying, Dolly said.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Clancy is visibly emotional, crying and wiping her eyes.
    — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cry
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  • Video showed locals draped in Spanish flags, shouting anti-migrant slogans, and singing Spanish songs, torching the camp and throwing migrants’ belongings in the Mediterranean or into bonfires.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Being Chicago’s hometown airline — and shouting about it a lot — affords United Airlines certain privileges.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • When a small raptor center in Southern California began caring for the most famous bald eagle on Earth, the keyboard veterinarians started piping up.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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.
    — Gregg Olsen, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of pipe up
Verb
  • Defiant, Mladic acted bullishly during his trial and yelled at the judges when sentenced to life in prison.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Don't be one of those loudmouths yelling and screaming and pretending.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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