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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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Though widely acclaimed as a sculptor, Noguchi spent five decades working to pull sculpture off its proverbial pedestal, insisting that it be lived in—embedded in plazas, parks, and playgrounds as sites of civic interaction.—
Terry Nguyen,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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All the President’s Men was critically acclaimed and nominated for eight Oscars.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Macy's was instrumental in transforming how the season was promoted in other ways as well.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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On that trip, the couple announced Meghan's pregnancy with Archie.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The deal announced early Tuesday comes after LAUSD and the unions for teachers and school administrators reached tentative agreements Sunday on new contracts.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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PowerPoint reshaped how ideas were pitched, sold and defended in boardrooms and government offices alike.—
J. Kyle Foster,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Escapade Media is across international distribution and has already pre-sold several territories with news expected soon on other deals.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Agosto said Rodriguez started to drink Alani Nu because of posts on social media that advertised it with wellness and health benefits, as well as an energy boost.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Per the rule, advertised ticket prices must show fees and charges, and when fees and charges are itemized, the total price must be shown as a single figure.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Edmunds’ car experts touted both for having front seats with firm cushioning and extensive adjustments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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This low-carb, high-fat diet, which was originally developed to help children with epileptic seizures, has been touted for weight loss, appetite control, and mental clarity.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since the start of the war with Iran, figures within MAGA have trumpeted Israel as a scapegoat.—
Jennifer Lutz,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, ube has morphed from a niche fad, trumpeted by trend reports as a flavor to watch, to a mainstream phenomenon, lending its bold color to specialty coffee shop drinks, baked goods, ice cream, and other products.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
6 Apr. 2026
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The initiative has not been publicized by the companies.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ballyhooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhooed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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