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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
By summer 1781, the states had ratified the Articles of Confederation, heralding the new federal government but making no provisions to abolish slavery.
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Longer days are finally here, heralding the start of spring.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralding
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But predicting how things will change decades from now is a more daunting task than embracing a gauzy promise.
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That’s why Jim had been stepping up his calls for Meta to start a cloud business , predicting the struggling stock would soar in response.
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On Friday night, after the couple tied the knot, a brief release went out — with no photos — announcing Dior Couture by Jonathan Anderson as the choice for both Swift and Kelce.
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Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
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In retrospect, this sounds like foreshadowing … or at least a good omen.
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Moore’s wartime Shelter Drawings depict families sheltering in the London Underground during air raids, while foreshadowing the abstract, organic forms of his later sculpture.
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That didn’t stop people on social media from breathlessly proclaiming that Bud’s was back.
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Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.
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The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
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The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
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Paine capitalized on the momentum by publishing a dialogue between Montgomery’s ghost and an American in February, debating independence.
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Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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The agency is anticipating 29 rocket launches and 28 moon landings during the third phase.
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The outdoor restaurants are anticipating a refresh in spring 2026, but in the meantime, the beachside Arrecifes Seafood & Steakhouse remains worthy of a meal.
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That suit has since been dismissed, with a judge declaring the administration's orders to no longer be operational.
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What’s more, declaring Starliner ready for regular crew rotation flights next year would put the Boeing crew capsule a decade behind its original target of 2017.
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“Heralding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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