heralding

verb

present participle of herald
1
as in predicting
to give a slight indication of beforehand the reshuffle of the company's management heralded the sweeping changes to come

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2
as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly herald the great tidings to all the world

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Recent Examples of heralding Merck’s Lipfendra achieved similar results to injectable treatments, potentially heralding a new era of easier prevention for people wanting to bring down artery-clogging cholesterol. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026 Production is already underway in Queenstown, New Zealand, heralding the first Netflix series from its Australia and New Zealand branch to be set and shot in New Zealand. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2026 By summer 1781, the states had ratified the Articles of Confederation, heralding the new federal government but making no provisions to abolish slavery. — New York Times, 22 June 2026 There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 High-fashion runways have been heralding a skinny jean renaissance in recent seasons, but the trend has not yet trickled into mainstream retail. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 Months ahead of the closure, residents are heralding the end of an era. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 The Warriors’ superstar published a video on social media Monday heralding the deal, which centers around his Curry Brand. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 Universal Kids Resort's opening date has finally been revealed, heralding the company's new theme park in Frisco, Tex. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralding
  1. predicting
  2. announcing
  3. foreshadowing
  4. proclaiming
  5. implying
  6. publishing
  7. anticipating
  8. declaring
Verb
  • Apple recently increased prices across its Mac, iPad, HomePod, AppleTV, and Vision Pro product lines, with analysts predicting increases for its flagship iPhone lineup as well.
    — Srikanth Jagabathula, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • That shift from reporting to predicting is what will earn HR a seat at the table where real business decisions are made and HR moves from a support function to a business driver.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of predicting
Verb
  • Creator Patrick Horvath and publisher IDW are announcing the title and giving a first look Saturday at a San Diego Comic-Con panel discussing horror in comics.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
  • On Friday, police released a photo of Jerry Saint Vil, 26, announcing he was wanted for murder and urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Miramar Police Department.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • When asked if these renovations are foreshadowing an upcoming announcement — perhaps of Charlotte hosting a Super Bowl — Coleman said no plans are currently in place.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The show opens by foreshadowing a past disaster involving the lighting fixture at the Paris Opéra House, which comes to fruition at the end of Act 1 when the titular Phantom sends it crashing in a climactic fit of rage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of foreshadowing
Verb
  • As Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang prepare for Gu-cheon’s trip to the mirror world, Saeng-gang hears a spirit proclaiming that Gu-cheon will die that night.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Lifelong Aurora resident Anna Scaggs stood inside Aurora City Hall Tuesday night holding a plaque proclaiming July as Disability Pride Month in Aurora.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • Bank of America lowered its price target to $234 from $264 (still implying 69% upside from Wednesday's close) in a late June report, but said that Wingstop may grow alongside consumer wages.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Average retention rates hover around 55% or lower in many analyses, implying an annual customer loss of 45% or more.
    — Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of implying
Verb
  • Our response is not to average away disagreement by publishing one more composite score.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • What began in 2017 as a record label and music publishing company that represents some of the hottest names in rap, like Sheck Wes and Don Toliver, has evolved into a veritable ecosystem around Scott’s artistic and commercial endeavors.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of publishing
Verb
  • Looking ahead, the sector demands foresight, anticipating future requirements driven by automation and AI to design adaptable spaces.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • His early wins included exposing vulnerabilities in the bond insurer MBIA and anticipating the rise of Chipotle—contrarian investments that led Pershing in its first decade to outperform the S&P fivefold.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of anticipating
Verb
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter is declaring her independence.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The Houthis opened a new front against Saudi Arabia by declaring a naval blockade of the kingdom, threatening the flow of global oil supplies and trade.
    — Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of declaring

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