Thesaurus results for BALLYHOOED

ballyhooed

verb

past tense of ballyhoo

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 of more than 80 sheriff cadets was finally allowed — and ballyhooed as the largest academy class in the agency’s history. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025

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Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026
Over the past four decades, Harrison has carved out a stellar career across a number of literary forms, and has been acclaimed by such writers as Angela Carter, Deborah Levy, and Iain Banks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of acclaimed

Verb

In some races there was either no female candidate or the woman wasn't one who was being promoted by the network.

— Huo Jingnan, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Defensive line coach Todd Wash was promoted to interim defensive coordinator and will call the defensive plays, the Panthers said.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of promoted

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Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of announced

Verb

Ganga is going through a divorce that requires the home to be sold.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
For resale platforms, like Vestiaire Collective, that are founded on the principles of buyer and seller trust, the challenge isn’t only to determine whether a luxury good is genuine, but whether it can legally be sold.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sold

Verb

Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Fisher comes advertised as a high-IQ linebacker with a knack for anticipating plays before the snap.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertised

Verb

Matsui, a pillar of the Democratic establishment, has touted her experience in the House and record of delivering federal funding to the region.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Trump and Vice President JD Vance have already made visits to the state in recent weeks, delivering speeches to supporters that touted Marshall and attacked Hamilton.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of touted

Verb

Cast in a crisp white fabric, the sleeveless dress featured a scoop neckline with a formfitting silhouette and slightly trumpeted skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
After the opening weekend of this season, the Premier League trumpeted a record of 100 per cent accuracy in key decisions made by match officials.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of trumpeted

Verb

But the policies are now adopted uniformly, publicized clearly and elevated to play a more central role in campus life.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s surprise return to the UK has been heavily publicized, and there are plenty of questions.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

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