1
as in acclaimed
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows
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Recent Examples of ballyhooed
Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.
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Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhooed
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Objectively, the first Wicked film was far more critically acclaimed than this year’s follow-up.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hodge will also reunite on-screen with his real-life wife, Marshall, whose work on the series is critically acclaimed.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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Slowik, senior passing game coordinator last season, was with Tagovailoa through his struggles of the 2025 season, and he has now been promoted to coordinate the offense in 2026 under new coach Jeff Hafley.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Emily Longeretta has been promoted to director of features for Variety’s Focus editorial department.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pairings for all 49 groups and tee times will be announced on Tuesday.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The following year, the auctioneers sold a bronze participants medal from the 1920 Antwerp Olympics for £640 ($875).—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company sold a minority stake to Crestview Partners in 2023 after nearly 75 years of family ownership.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Saturday’s game is also being advertised an autism awareness night, offering earplugs, fidget toys and a sensory break area for fans who plan to attend.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite being advertised for the afternoon, the beverages and foods will also be available in the morning .—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the movie, which has already been touted as a 2027 Oscar contender by awards pundits, Tatum plays the father of a young girl who is traumatized after witnessing a horrific crime in a public park.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Newsom has touted the most recent decline as proof that his methods are working.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Stearns trumpeted the idea Wednesday the Mets’ infield will include four players who began their career as shortstops.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The incident was so highly-publicized that Rivera landed on the cover of Newsweek in the aftermath.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are also rumors of the BOP’s budget being cut despite the gains widely publicized about the Big Beautiful Bill.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Ballyhooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhooed. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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