as in proclaimer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crier
Over the course of six days, blow-ins and natives alike took part in events like the sandcastle contest, the town crier competition, the talent show, the go-kart race, the pig race, and the Daft Raft Race—in which teams braved the open waves on homemade boats.
—
Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
So gather ’round with a box of tissues—then read ’em and weep, fellow criers.
—Rachel Dlugatch, Longreads, 18 July 2023
Alex has never been the crier, but she's been real weepy since that last day.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 May 2023
Because even for those who aren’t criers, strong feelings are not an uncommon reaction to meeting Blume.
—Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 24 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for crier
Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
So gather ’round with a box of tissues—then read ’em and weep, fellow criers.
—Rachel Dlugatch, Longreads, 18 July 2023
Alex has never been the crier, but she's been real weepy since that last day.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 May 2023
Because even for those who aren’t criers, strong feelings are not an uncommon reaction to meeting Blume.
—Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 24 Apr. 2023
See All Example Sentences for crier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crier
Noun
-
Even the announcers expected an ejection, but that was not the case.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
-
This, presumably, was done just so the stadium announcer could shout Messi’s name before kick-off.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
-
One of the elders rose from the church’s woven mats, walked to a small cabinet of lacquered wood, lifted its lid, and produced a large Israeli flag: this was the messenger’s gift.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
-
The researchers then sought to gain a deeper understanding of the biology underlying the connection between melatonin secretion and ADHD symptoms by examining levels of the inflammatory messenger interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the children’s blood.—
Paul McClure
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
Noun
-
American reconnaissance flights over eastern Europe, for example, have offered Kyiv otherwise unattainable forewarning on Russian activity and assistance in targeting.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
-
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: Consumers appreciate transparency and forewarning.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crier. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share