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as in promoting
to provide publicity for
the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie
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as in speaking up
to voice one's opinions freely with force
feel free to talk up if you have any objections
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Recent Examples of talking up
Wellness influencers and social media personalities are talking up bovine colostrum as a must-have supplement to support gut health among a range of other benefits.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 June 2026
Trump has ignited various trade wars, and keeps talking up a possible conflict with Cuba.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
But the reality is that study after study shows that attacking your opponent bears more political dividends than talking up your own campaign.
—May 17, CBS News, 17 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
Raman has spent much of the campaign talking up her record on homelessness in her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, pointing to a 54% reduction in the number of tents and encampments over three years.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Scott was at Neon’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas in April talking up the film.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Retailers keep talking up their sustainability efforts, but shoppers aren’t buying it—and that disconnect is costing brands both money and trust, according to a new report from reverse logistics firm ReturnPro.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Perhaps in response, a Microsoft executive downplayed the company's AI focus last month while talking up major improvements to future Windows 11 updates.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 June 2026
Trump has ignited various trade wars, and keeps talking up a possible conflict with Cuba.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
But the reality is that study after study shows that attacking your opponent bears more political dividends than talking up your own campaign.
—May 17, CBS News, 17 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
Raman has spent much of the campaign talking up her record on homelessness in her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, pointing to a 54% reduction in the number of tents and encampments over three years.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Scott was at Neon’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas in April talking up the film.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Retailers keep talking up their sustainability efforts, but shoppers aren’t buying it—and that disconnect is costing brands both money and trust, according to a new report from reverse logistics firm ReturnPro.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Perhaps in response, a Microsoft executive downplayed the company's AI focus last month while talking up major improvements to future Windows 11 updates.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking up
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Consider speaking up in a meeting and stating a clear boundary with a co-worker, using steady words that match your actions for the rest of the day.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Leaders also need to lower the activation energy of speaking up.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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So, yes, if the rebuild takes on the look of a long-term agenda, then selling high might need to be an avenue navigated.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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There are more brands now selling artisanal pickles in distinctive flavors like honey harissa (or gimmicky ones that beg for virality, like purple grape), and many of them are sold at national grocery chains.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Holland is among numerous actors and filmmakers speaking out about widespread concerns around AI and job security in Hollywood.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Oliver Tree's girlfriend is speaking out following his tragic death on Sunday.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
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As Pillay speaks, he is interrupted by random beeps and Canada’s players shouting either in frustration or excitement nearby.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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There’s been such an outpouring of people online, from film critics to awards pundits, shouting out your performance.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Then and only then did Brunson wrap his head in a towel, double over at the waist and start crying.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Having never lived away from home before, Holman-Robinson later recalled crying after the move.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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From there on the two teams looked to find ways to generate offense but the bats were not sounding off.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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A lot of yelling and screaming.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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She was arrested last summer for yelling at imaginary people due to her psychiatric challenges, Murphy said.—
Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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“Talking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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