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
  • As a result, Kalshi and Polymarket’s World Cup contracts have shown mixed accuracy in predicting match outcomes.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Efforts to mitigate the risks include habitant management, detecting and predicting wildlife moments, and keeping the animals away.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of predicting
Verb
  • Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.
    — Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • By announcing his intentions months out, Kerr enabled FloSports—and other media outlets ranging from the BBC to The Athletic and beyond—to build coverage in anticipation of the race, which in turn gives Kerr and his sponsor Brooks more exposure.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • Uranus and Neptune harmonize today, foreshadowing new community ties!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of foreshadowing
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  • In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Her Valley girl howl will stop you in your tracks, proclaiming friendship, revolution, and, yeah, lust.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of proclaiming
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  • Jefferies on Monday upgraded the footwear company to buy from hold and raised its price target to $130 from $110 — implying 22% upside from Wednesday's close.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Spain was a +133 underdog before the match, implying a 43% chance.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of implying
Verb
  • Various research groups began publishing papers linking mitochondrial biology to everything from memory formation and depression to Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • Companies sometimes skirt the issue by publishing wide salary ranges, which could deter women from applying.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of publishing
Verb
  • The French back line hesitated for a brief second, anticipating a potential foul, but Porro pressed the advantage and side-footed a shot past Mike Maignan in the 58th minute for the backbreaking goal.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Luke Kuechly had an NFL career built on movement — anticipating, reacting, running and hitting.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of anticipating
Verb
  • Comic-Con’s lineup since the pandemic has been cyclical, with the biggest names staying away one year — and some blogs declaring the convention dead — and then a large push the next year.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Earlier this year, the actor celebrated alongside players on the court after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship, later declaring in a video obtained by ESPN’s SportsCenter that the title meant more to him than an Academy Award.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of declaring

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