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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Lourd previously starred opposite Pamela Anderson in Gia Coppola’s acclaimed The Last Showgirl.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Though beloved and acclaimed, the film also endured several controversies, including allegations of harassment on set.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The full-service pharmacy first opened in 1962 and became well-known for its cult-favorite ice cream brand, Thrifty, which has since been sold due to the store’s bankruptcy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many recruited to these networks, like the young woman in Phoenix, are desperate and see stacks of cash advertised on social media as either a way out or a risk worth taking; Brambl added many don’t have the maturity or judgment to realize the dangers.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, for all its power and talent, Florida State (3-1, 0-1 ACC) may prove to be less-than advertised.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The roadway will have two-way connectivity from 22nd Street to Wenzel Street east of downtown, a key component of the Main Remade plan officials have touted since 2024.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kennedy, meanwhile, has touted the debunked claim that MMR vaccines cause autism, and baselessly described COVID and HPV vaccines as dangerous.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vought likewise trumpeted the funding freeze for a project to build a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey to New York under the Hudson River, and to extend the Second Avenue subway in Manhattan, before the Department of Transportation formally announced the move.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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The president trumpeted the filing of the suit in a Truth Social post late Monday night.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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But vanquishing his demons against the team for which his on-field struggles were most highly publicized would be a cathartic endeavor.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The opening of the office was not widely publicized until after the event, and details of Patel’s meetings with local officials were released via public records.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Ballyhooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhooed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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