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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
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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
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
Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Shortly after the legislation was signed, National Wildlife Federation heralded the bill as a model for other states.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
County officials heralded the investigation for providing new details from the chaotic first hours of the firestorm, which highlighted incident commanders’ lack of situational awareness.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Each of them had once heralded a new era for the club, and each of them left before that era ever truly arrived.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
This sentiment heralded the declaration of France Day in New York State that year.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
On the same day in May 2015 that President Obama heralded the CCPD, the ACLU-NJ issued a scathing rebuke to the President’s message.
—John A. Shjarback, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
They were heralded as heroes for their bravery in confronting the shooters.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Adjective
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, 31 May 2026
But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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
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
Verb
This all but heralded the series' conclusion — and creator Sam Levinson later confirmed the news.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Shortly after the legislation was signed, National Wildlife Federation heralded the bill as a model for other states.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
County officials heralded the investigation for providing new details from the chaotic first hours of the firestorm, which highlighted incident commanders’ lack of situational awareness.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Each of them had once heralded a new era for the club, and each of them left before that era ever truly arrived.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
This sentiment heralded the declaration of France Day in New York State that year.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
On the same day in May 2015 that President Obama heralded the CCPD, the ACLU-NJ issued a scathing rebuke to the President’s message.
—John A. Shjarback, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
They were heralded as heroes for their bravery in confronting the shooters.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralded
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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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The Drama Desk Awards have long foreshadowed triumphs at the Tony Awards.—
Marc Hershberg,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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This act of violence, in hindsight, foreshadowed what was to come.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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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
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Some early polls predicted a possible dual Republican matchup, panicking Democrats worried about losing the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades and reigniting an effort to reform the primary system.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Of the 180,000 barrels per day of gasoline demand that evaporated from the Chinese market, 70% won’t come back – ever, JPMorgan predicted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Miami is $2,590, the sixth-highest of the 100 cities surveyed in the report published by rental marketplace site Zumper this week.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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In an interview published May 21, Elle magazine asked Hathaway if her video was intended as a pointed denial of the rumor that she's had a face-lift.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Projected on an obelisk, this narrowest of histories prefigured the commemorative distortions to follow.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
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That prefigured, in a much smaller and less consequential way, Iran’s own actions in blocking the Strait of Hormuz during the current crisis.—
Ioana Emy Matesan,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One further source said Madrid were planning on concluding the deal for Dumfries following the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, so long as Perez is declared the winner as is expected.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Heralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralded. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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