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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 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
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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
When the steam network was first built in the late 1800s, newspapers heralded it as a marvel.
—Ishan Thakore, NPR, 20 May 2026
On May 7, an M2-class solar flare heralded the arrival of an active sunspot.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Empire State Trail was initially announced in 2017 and finished in 2020, heralded as an easy way for local residents to get outdoors during the pandemic, according to the governor's office at the time.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Anthropic’s upgraded Opus model, which debuted in November, was particularly heralded.
—John Kell, Fortune, 13 May 2026
He’s heralded for defensive versatility, likely a power forward at the next level, with the projection to defend multiple positions.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Martinez has proved, as heralded, to be the great clubhouse presence who provides guidance and leadership.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Farage heralded Reform’s inroads into Tory heartlands, saying those gains signaled a new sort of politics.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
Both craters feature prominent central peaks formed from rock that rebounded inwards following the violent impact that heralded their creation.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
When the steam network was first built in the late 1800s, newspapers heralded it as a marvel.
—Ishan Thakore, NPR, 20 May 2026
On May 7, an M2-class solar flare heralded the arrival of an active sunspot.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Empire State Trail was initially announced in 2017 and finished in 2020, heralded as an easy way for local residents to get outdoors during the pandemic, according to the governor's office at the time.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Anthropic’s upgraded Opus model, which debuted in November, was particularly heralded.
—John Kell, Fortune, 13 May 2026
He’s heralded for defensive versatility, likely a power forward at the next level, with the projection to defend multiple positions.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Martinez has proved, as heralded, to be the great clubhouse presence who provides guidance and leadership.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Farage heralded Reform’s inroads into Tory heartlands, saying those gains signaled a new sort of politics.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 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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This act of violence, in hindsight, foreshadowed what was to come.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The moment was foreshadowed a week earlier when Gritty posted a photo on TikTok of the Penguins’ mascot.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 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
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Across a wide range of populations — including Ivy League undergraduates, West Point Military Academy cadets and participants in the National Spelling Bee — grit consistently predicted achievement above and beyond IQ and talent.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Bidding was more cautious than some specialists had predicted, with only two bidders competing.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Such audio re-creations frequently rely on the Griffin-Lim algorithm that was originally published in a 1984 paper by Daniel Griffin and Jae Lim.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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The author’s latest book, Give Up the Night, co-written with her daughter Kristin Cast, was published in April 2025.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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
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The horror has come now like a storm— what if this night prefigured the night after death— what if all thereafter was an eternal quivering on the edge of an abyss, with everything base and vicious in oneself urging one forward and the baseness and viciousness of the world just ahead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Heralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralded. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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