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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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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
In Birmingham this July, a series of events heralding the Invictus Games' one-year countdown will take place.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Many Democratic leaders are also heralding a tax hike on high earners in Massachusetts as proof that the wealthy won't flee.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Winds will turn northwesterly, heralding another chilly weekend.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
Mercedes pulled the wraps off the 2027 S500 4Matic, S580 4Matic, and S580e 4Matic today, heralding a not completely new, but largely refreshed, nipped, and tucked version of the German automaker’s flagship sedan.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
In heralding the occasion with this exclusive interview, the always engaging historian adds a distinguished grace note to the retrospective tone of City & Shore magazine’s 25th Anniversary Issue.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Those same stars will glide silently through the night as the last moments of 2025 fade and the first of a new year begins, heralding the start of another year of incredible stargazing opportunities.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Strangers is a stunning, deeply moving, compulsively readable memoir heralding the arrival of a thrilling new literary talent.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
We were blessed with new releases from beloved LGBTQ+ authors like Torrey Peters, Bryan Washington, Ocean Vuong, and more — not to mention the many exciting debut books heralding the arrivals of some exciting new voices, many of them trans.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Many Democratic leaders are also heralding a tax hike on high earners in Massachusetts as proof that the wealthy won't flee.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Winds will turn northwesterly, heralding another chilly weekend.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
Mercedes pulled the wraps off the 2027 S500 4Matic, S580 4Matic, and S580e 4Matic today, heralding a not completely new, but largely refreshed, nipped, and tucked version of the German automaker’s flagship sedan.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
In heralding the occasion with this exclusive interview, the always engaging historian adds a distinguished grace note to the retrospective tone of City & Shore magazine’s 25th Anniversary Issue.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Those same stars will glide silently through the night as the last moments of 2025 fade and the first of a new year begins, heralding the start of another year of incredible stargazing opportunities.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Strangers is a stunning, deeply moving, compulsively readable memoir heralding the arrival of a thrilling new literary talent.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
We were blessed with new releases from beloved LGBTQ+ authors like Torrey Peters, Bryan Washington, Ocean Vuong, and more — not to mention the many exciting debut books heralding the arrivals of some exciting new voices, many of them trans.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralding
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The modern era is full of those predicting that the industrialization of the housing industry is just a few years away, only to be proved wrong.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson had just trounced Michael Dukakis in the Michigan presidential primary — despite polls predicting Dukakis would win easily.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The masterful composer managed to match director George Lucas' vision with an opening theme that fit the bill, announcing the sea change with a blast of brass that no doubt caused first-time viewers to jump in their seats.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The social media post announcing the closure of the bicycle shop received nearly 300 reactions and almost 100 comments from past customers as of Friday.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Francesca is visibly flustered in Michaela’s presence, foreshadowing a future connection.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Their Greatest Hits also holds another unique place in popular music history as the first record to receive an RIAA platinum certification in 1976, foreshadowing its status in 2026.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the days since news spread that the Sandcastle Man was no longer allowed on the Hotel Del premises, there has been no shortage of messages on social media from fans proclaiming their gratitude for his artistry.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 1979, a madman named Howard Schnellenberger showed up, proclaiming that a program with a 14-29 record over the previous four years would win a national title within the next four years.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The firm upgraded the oil and gas giant to buy and updated its price target to $205, implying that shares of Chevron could rise 13% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seattle is currently +800 (8-to-1) to win a second straight title, implying a roughly 11 percent chance of a repeat.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fair’s director, Ahmad Naasan, said about 500 publishing companies from some 35 countries took part.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Herald is publishing a daily series with five offseason fixes that cover the draft, free agency and trades that can help the Patriots get back to the Super Bowl.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a meeting this week, Arizona officials seemed to be anticipating failure.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Like other abolitionists anticipating slavery’s spread with westward expansion, Codding was drawn to Lockport, a key location linking the nation.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wills must be in writing, not oral, so recording a voice memo into your phone or making a post declaring your intentions on social media won’t count.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In October, the Air District lowered the threshold of fine particulate matter for declaring Spare the Air alerts from 35 to 25 micrograms per cubic meter.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Heralding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralding. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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