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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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as in proclaimed
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Recent Examples of heralded
Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Davis is without question Paul's most heralded opponent.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
The New York Yankees have plenty of stars on the roster but a less heralded member of the team has been vital as well.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The event, heralded as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the United States, will bring the vibrant Asian street food scene to Music City.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Vintage toys, tools, and grocery items share space with a second-floor book nook heralded by a cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Upon his death, country greats including Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, and Dolly Parton all heralded Jones as a defining voice of country music.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Prior to the new tariff rate, India was heralded for its lower production costs.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
It was heralded at the time for being one of the few foundations that rivaled Fenty Beauty’s then-groundbreaking 40 shades.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
While once heralded as the great equalizer, technology has also in many instances in recent times been dilutive in its latest role as the great commoditizer.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Davis is without question Paul's most heralded opponent.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
The New York Yankees have plenty of stars on the roster but a less heralded member of the team has been vital as well.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
If there was the intention to strengthen in central defence with Jaka Bijol, should that have heralded the right moment to generate more room in the transfer budget with Struijk’s sale?
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The event, heralded as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the United States, will bring the vibrant Asian street food scene to Music City.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, 7k pumpkin pies were given away for free, and the local newspaper heralded it as a success.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Vintage toys, tools, and grocery items share space with a second-floor book nook heralded by a cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Upon his death, country greats including Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, and Dolly Parton all heralded Jones as a defining voice of country music.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Prior to the new tariff rate, India was heralded for its lower production costs.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
It was heralded at the time for being one of the few foundations that rivaled Fenty Beauty’s then-groundbreaking 40 shades.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
While once heralded as the great equalizer, technology has also in many instances in recent times been dilutive in its latest role as the great commoditizer.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralded
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Froome’s contract with the Israel-Premier Tech professional cycling team expires at the end of this year, according to the BBC, which reported that he’s previously foreshadowed that 2025 could be his last year as a professional cyclist.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Thursday’s heavy workload — eight carries, six receptions — further foreshadowed a bounce-back season from the 49ers’ offensive catalyst.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, the Ulrich plan largely predicted it right, envisioning a district that would absorb all of California’s northern state line with Oregon, stretching to Nevada.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her nails, designed by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, followed predicted fall trends with a milky pink base and a short cut.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study was initially published in 2023 but has been updated as of May 2025.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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In 2004, Chicago officials proclaimed the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues in the North Park neighborhood as Kun Chae Bae Way, but Bae declined to allow the sign to be erected.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Landau after all was the music critic who famously proclaimed Bruce the future rock and roll.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In which case, the good news is that the iPhone 17 Air may be getting a bigger battery than was anticipated.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many had anticipated Sand would seek the governorship, launching his bid for the seat almost exactly one month after Reynolds announced her retirement.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Around the same time, police reported Tammy's death as suspicious and performed an autopsy, with her cause of death being declared asphyxiation.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The other client of Miami’s Rawsi Williams in the Bar’s petition, however, filed a Bar grievance after the first settlement funds check sent to her was declared invalid by her bank.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Heralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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