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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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The Hollywood Bowl performance features soloist Lakecia Benjamin, acclaimed for her 2020 album of John and Alice Coltrane compositions.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the last truly acclaimed Shakespeare on Broadway was 2014’s Twelfth Night, which was produced by the London’s Globe theater and won Mark Rylance a Tony.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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For the unbeaten 24-year-old mixed martial artist, promoted by Combate Global, contemplating the alternative can be traumatic.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Whelen had been with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2013.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Know More Semafor pulled every diplomatic announcement from the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2017 and analyzed only formally announced bilateral visits to China by a foreign leader or diplomat.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Six other cartel members were killed and two were arrested, Mexico's Ministry of National Defense announced.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the 3000 block of West Ruby Hill Drive, in January 2025, a 9,327-square-foot single-family house was sold for $3,177,754, a price per square foot of $341.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last year there was speculation the once red-hot brand was on the verge of closing or being sold.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those Taste of the Mint events take place March 12 and March 19, but pricing has not yet been advertised.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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During the application phase, the project was advertised online, allowing all eligible companies to register via websites created by Statista and TIME.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees have touted Penix’s arm strength and accuracy.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ‘90s alternative rock heavyweights touted a global live return in 2020, but those plans were crushed by pandemic.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s also the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, which MLS leaders have trumpeted for years as a potential accelerant for the league.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Louis Vuitton trumpeted the launch of the bag last year with its fall 2025 campaign, which saw the likes of Emma Stone and Hoyeon Jung sporting the new style.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Paramount made multiple bids to purchase the studio, and attempted a hostile takeover after the Netflix deal was publicized.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the the complaint, which does not identify the complaining parent.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ballyhooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhooed. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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