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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
After being delayed for more than three weeks, the graduation for more than 80 sheriff cadets was finally allowed — and ballyhooed as the largest academy class in the agency’s history.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhooed
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The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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But on Monday, Harris announced that a witness had come forward after the release of the video.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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But among them, the 39-year-old Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international soccer following the 2024 Copa America.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Struggling financially, the museum sold its third and fourth floors in 2019 to real estate firm Fern Hill.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Comments on many of the videos included links to private Telegram chats that advertised child pornography, according to the report.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Adidas claims that 99 percent of its polyester is recycled, as advertised on the German group’s website.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Dec. 2025
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey touted the city's small business resiliency fund, which last week sent license fee refunds to 1,200 businesses.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The $70 million project was touted as a centerpiece of downtown revitalization, a catalyst that would bring jobs, visitors and new energy to a city eager to shed its rough-around-the-edges reputation.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Others, however, like Darren Aronofsky and Natasha Lyonne have openly embraced it, as other stars like Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon have trumpeted the tech’s inevitability.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the consolidation of previously separate pension plans.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Goalscorer Rodrygo ran to the bench to hug Alonso, with the Brazilian winger joining Jude Bellingham after the game in insisting that the team is united behind their under-pressure boss, whose frayed relationship with Vinicius Junior has been widely publicized.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Neither Del Rio nor Lewis has directly addressed the situation, though Lewis posted a vague statement after Del Rio's firing was publicized.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ballyhooed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballyhooed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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