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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, 18 Feb. 2026
New studies, however, clearly show that medical marijuana is not nearly as effective as the pro-marijuana lobby heralds.
—Mike Gimbel, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
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
David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Its appearance on the horizon heralds the rising of the Dog Star Sirius, the brightest of all stars, about 17 minutes later.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Widespread showers across the Bay Area on Wednesday are expected to taper off Thursday before light rain Friday morning heralds the arrival of an atmospheric river Friday afternoon.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
This New Moon occurs in your sign, Sagittarius, which inevitably heralds new beginnings.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In geopolitics, the growing competition between China and the United States heralds an uncertain new era.
—Daron Acemoglu, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2025
Along with shorter days and cooler weather, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in your living room also heralds the arrival of the holiday season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Lock Stock and Harry Potter actor Nick Moran is set to play the villain in the project, which heralds from writer-director Paul Knight (24 Hours In London) and producer Jonathan Sothcott (Strippers vs Werewolves).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Noun
The movie heralds from FilmNation Entertainment’s production label Infrared, Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, and Assemble Media.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
New studies, however, clearly show that medical marijuana is not nearly as effective as the pro-marijuana lobby heralds.
—Mike Gimbel, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Nothing in the opinion heralds a new willingness to push back against Trumpism in other settings.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Its appearance on the horizon heralds the rising of the Dog Star Sirius, the brightest of all stars, about 17 minutes later.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Widespread showers across the Bay Area on Wednesday are expected to taper off Thursday before light rain Friday morning heralds the arrival of an atmospheric river Friday afternoon.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
This New Moon occurs in your sign, Sagittarius, which inevitably heralds new beginnings.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
The solstice signifies the start of winter and also heralds the incremental lengthening of days, symbolizing hope and renewal in many cultures.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In geopolitics, the growing competition between China and the United States heralds an uncertain new era.
—Daron Acemoglu, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2025
Along with shorter days and cooler weather, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in your living room also heralds the arrival of the holiday season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Lock Stock and Harry Potter actor Nick Moran is set to play the villain in the project, which heralds from writer-director Paul Knight (24 Hours In London) and producer Jonathan Sothcott (Strippers vs Werewolves).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralds
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Ironically, bell-to-bell ban proponents like Britt-Friedman are also worried about children’s safety — but the danger that animates them is the phone itself.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, the hospital, which treats mostly people involved with the justice system, is expanding to alleviate the county’s overlapping mental health and homelessness crisis, in what proponents described as a more compassionate approach than in the past.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Eclipses are harbingers of change, often bringing intense shifts in perspective and catapulting us into new realities.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Few harbingers are more promising than the Swedish singer and producer Robyn.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Zoom out across college athletics, and that resume foreshadows a divorce.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The move foreshadows a mandate on purchasing domestic AI silicon, according to a report from The Information.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But waiting for an ideal rate may not be the best approach now, especially before the Fed formally announces yet another interest rate hold.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The trip takes a dramatic turn when the founder of Rockin’ Grandma’s announces plans to step down.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More immediately, advocates in Pennsylvania are calling for heavier investment in an existing but often overlooked agency.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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A week after the mass shooting on West Sixth Street, the city’s response has moved beyond sirens and crime scene tape and into counseling sessions, victim advocates, campus support groups and hotlines for people still trying to make sense of what happened.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These were the forerunners of today’s robots.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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And these projects may just be the forerunners.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Llewellyn predicts that the digitization of information will continue to proliferate as more AI companies enter the market.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The system, called FutureVision, is built on a model architecture that predicts how the physical world will change and then converts those predictions into robot actions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neither Goldco nor American Hartford Gold publishes full pricing schedules online, and costs may vary depending on the size of the transaction or account.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Houston Association of Realtors regularly publishes a list of the most expensive home listings in the state.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Heralds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralds. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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