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as in foreshadowed
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the reshuffle of the company's management heralded the sweeping changes to come
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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
herald the great tidings to all the world
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Recent Examples of heralded
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences expect from Ailey, while expanding its vision for the next generation.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Elle Evans led the women’s team with 11 points, while heralded freshman newcomer Darryn Peterson paced the men’s squad, also with 11.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Manning struggled for much of the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian launched a defense of his heralded sophomore with an eye on bigger games later in season.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The lead hovered around that level for the remainder of the contest before the final horn heralded the Gophers’ 20th victory of the season.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The alien protector of Metropolis (and, by extension, America), played with indelible charm and gravitas by Christopher Reeve, is heralded by a brass, four-note riff as simple and bold as his tricolor spandex.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
This arrival of 2026 has heralded quite a few celestial celebrations.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Another Winter Olympics are upon us, heralded by Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie among those carrying the torch.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Standing 11,171 feet, Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy has long been heralded by mountaineers as one of the toughest peaks to climb.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
This popular style has been heralded by shoppers for its lightweight construction and ability to hold many things at once without looking or feeling bulky.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
At least in principle, the establishment of the United Nations and the International Court of Justice after the Second World War should have heralded the end of the imperialist doctrine.
—Philip Mullins, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences expect from Ailey, while expanding its vision for the next generation.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Elle Evans led the women’s team with 11 points, while heralded freshman newcomer Darryn Peterson paced the men’s squad, also with 11.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Manning struggled for much of the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian launched a defense of his heralded sophomore with an eye on bigger games later in season.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
But maybe Hill, always heralded as one of football’s great innovators, was ahead of his time in another sense, as the first broadcaster-official.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The lead hovered around that level for the remainder of the contest before the final horn heralded the Gophers’ 20th victory of the season.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The alien protector of Metropolis (and, by extension, America), played with indelible charm and gravitas by Christopher Reeve, is heralded by a brass, four-note riff as simple and bold as his tricolor spandex.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
This arrival of 2026 has heralded quite a few celestial celebrations.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Another Winter Olympics are upon us, heralded by Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie among those carrying the torch.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Standing 11,171 feet, Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy has long been heralded by mountaineers as one of the toughest peaks to climb.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
This popular style has been heralded by shoppers for its lightweight construction and ability to hold many things at once without looking or feeling bulky.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
At least in principle, the establishment of the United Nations and the International Court of Justice after the Second World War should have heralded the end of the imperialist doctrine.
—Philip Mullins, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralded
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just a few months later in the Western Conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Dallas Stars foreshadowed what one Olympic team could look like.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Although violence has often foreshadowed elections in Bangladesh, analysts say this vote is widely seen as especially volatile.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Just before the talks, Iran announced its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard started the drill early Monday morning in the waterways that are crucial international trade routes through which 20% of the world's oil passes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker’s death was announced by his family Monday in a statement released by Zipporah Films, Wiseman’s distribution company.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If extreme weather is predicted, place three or four sturdy stakes around the shrub and wrap around them and across the top with large pieces of burlap.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The ‘inquiry’ that rattled CBS Colbert predicted something like this would happen.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Uludag denied the accusations during questioning, insisting that his posts were legitimate criticism made in his capacity as a judiciary reporter, according to court documents published by Cumhuriyet newspaper.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Lee published a list of questions for Sarandos on social media Friday morning, which primarily concerned the anticompetitive implications of a WBD-Netflix merger.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chess by telegraph also prefigured chess played through other means of telecommunications.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2025
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The dynamic prefigured the White House of Bush 43, which the Veep largely staffed, and substantially dominated.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Then, the presiding judge declared a mistrial on additional counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter as the jury did not produce a unanimous decision.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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She was declared legally dead in 1984, though her body was never found.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Heralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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