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as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
an outspoken herald of prison reform
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as in harbingers
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
the American robin—the herald of spring in the North
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as in foreshadows
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 announces
to make known openly or publicly
herald the great tidings to all the world
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Recent Examples of heralds
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Thy Kingdom Come’s entrance heralds 10 total appearances for the album’s tracks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
The show’s camera language has slowly opened up to be more dynamic, more open to movement, more open to the change in society that Season 3 heralds.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
The independent Fed has been one of the pillars of the globalised world system of the past forty years – and the snuffing out of its independence heralds the unravelling of that system.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Each year, the festival heralds a new TIFF People's Choice winner, with the recipient often going on to win or be nominated for Best Picture at the following year's Oscar ceremony.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
However, not all investors believe that the bill heralds that much of a positive change.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pic heralds from Old Henry director Potsy Ponciroli.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Thy Kingdom Come’s entrance heralds 10 total appearances for the album’s tracks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
The show’s camera language has slowly opened up to be more dynamic, more open to movement, more open to the change in society that Season 3 heralds.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Pic heralds from György Pálfi, whose film Taxerdermia premiered at Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard in 2006 and Final Cut – Ladies & Gentleman screened in Cannes Classics in 2012.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
The independent Fed has been one of the pillars of the globalised world system of the past forty years – and the snuffing out of its independence heralds the unravelling of that system.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Each year, the festival heralds a new TIFF People's Choice winner, with the recipient often going on to win or be nominated for Best Picture at the following year's Oscar ceremony.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
However, not all investors believe that the bill heralds that much of a positive change.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralds
Noun
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Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its research shows the new format is equally rigorous, and proponents say reading comprehension is better reflected in other parts of a college application.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Opening with ominous footage of electrical towers and power lines trembling in high winds, the film swiftly foreshadows the disaster with drone shots of small towns surrounded by miles of forest.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dido’s wonderfully operatic dying curse on her former lover foreshadows the future wars between her people and the descendants of the treacherous Trojans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Casanova predicts more people will be embracing their natural grays as the weather cools.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hall predicts that if the case goes to trial, Spencer will take the stand in his own defense.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, Vintage publishes the trade paperback edition.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Events once considered rare—like the 2003 Northeast blackout that hit 50 million people—are now seen as precursors of larger disruptions.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tarnopolsky recommends against the precursors since much more evidence supports the finished product.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Heralds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralds. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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