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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
Months ahead of the closure, residents are heralding the end of an era.
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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
Schroeder mostly threaded the needle between talking up the NFL’s longstanding TV partners and heralding streaming’s growing role in serving up its 272 regular-season games.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Longer days are finally here, heralding the start of spring.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Analysts are heralding the 2020s as the biggest chance in the word’s relationship to the dollar since 1974, and every day the Iran war continues, the cracks in the old system grow wider and wider.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
There have been few moments this season when at least one of them was not on the court, heralding the ball while running the offense.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Schroeder mostly threaded the needle between talking up the NFL’s longstanding TV partners and heralding streaming’s growing role in serving up its 272 regular-season games.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Longer days are finally here, heralding the start of spring.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Analysts are heralding the 2020s as the biggest chance in the word’s relationship to the dollar since 1974, and every day the Iran war continues, the cracks in the old system grow wider and wider.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
There have been few moments this season when at least one of them was not on the court, heralding the ball while running the offense.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralding
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Forecasters are predicting several rounds of accumulating snowfall from Wednesday night through Friday night.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Dec. 2025
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While predicting the future rate movement of any borrowing product is inherently difficult to do, there are some factors to consider now that can better inform borrowers' next moves.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Hyppolite posted on his personal X account announcing his pledge.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Kate Middleton's first appearance after announcing her cancer diagnosis was at Trooping the Colour in 2024.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The video then cuts to the musician wearing hot pink cleaning gloves lined with red faux fur, foreshadowing what’s to come in the next video.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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The film’s most unsettling scenes connect Hans' murder spree with the bloodlust of the German public, foreshadowing the Nazis’ rise to power just a few years later.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fiserv Forum was full, with MGK proclaiming 11,000 were in attendance.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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There's also Phoebe recalling her romantic dream about Jacques Cousteau, and later proclaiming her love for him.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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Strategist Ohsung Kwon raised his year-end S & P 500 target to 7,950, implying upside of more than 5% from Monday's close.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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In addition to publishing books, the company also hosts events, including one-day writing retreats typically held in New York.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Tech’s support of Sorsby is resulting in a backlash the school was not anticipating.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Investors are anticipating a hawkish hike from the European Central Bank today, and an escalation in tensions in Iran will only add to that urgency.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Storms are expected to continue on Thursday, with the CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather team declaring a Next Weather Alert Day.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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On May 26, 2026, the governor of Massachusetts celebrated his achievements by declaring that day Frantzdy Pierrot Day in the state.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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“Heralding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralding. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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