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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
a new cleaning agent touted as the only product a homeowner needs for all his or her cleaning chores
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of tout
Nava Rose Rabago Nava Rose Rabago was the quintessential flapper on the red carpet, touting silver marcel waves, skinny brows, star lashes and a glossy lip.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
And Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis, a breast cancer survivor, touted it in announcing $60 million in cancer research funding, including use of ivermectin.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Real estate firms sell glimmering high-rises and poolside villas to rich Europeans and Americans by promoting a welcoming climate and business-friendly policies, and touting it as one of the safest places on earth.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Quinn touted that the outdoor practice facility will provide shade and have large fans for a breeze.
—Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
And Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis, a breast cancer survivor, touted it in announcing $60 million in cancer research funding, including use of ivermectin.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Real estate firms sell glimmering high-rises and poolside villas to rich Europeans and Americans by promoting a welcoming climate and business-friendly policies, and touting it as one of the safest places on earth.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Quinn touted that the outdoor practice facility will provide shade and have large fans for a breeze.
—Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tout
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Grand Theft Alvarado has been as good as advertised since his arrival in the Big Apple.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors showed her Facebook post advertising the event, which featured an aerial map of the property that labeled the area where protestors could legally gather.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Notice who stands to applaud your wins and who grumbles.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The crowd watching applauded, drawing a smile from dad and daughter.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s strikes on Gulf cities are a blow to the region’s goal of promoting itself as a financial center that can be a haven of stability.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The style is often associated with socialist utopian ideas, which were regularly promoted by the buildings’ architects.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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The airline said additional cancellations may be announced, and many other airlines were suspending flights into the region through the weekend.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Soon, though, Tehran will have to announce a succession plan.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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In a statement on Friday, Lamont praised Quiros’ record as commissioner and thanked him for his years of service.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pennsylvania senators praise decision to strike Iran Democratic Senator John Fetterman took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the operation.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Staging a spectacular runway show primarily to sell accessories is an old-fashioned idea, though, and not every creative is resigned to it.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Because of Fertitta’s club ownership, Caesars will likely cease Rockets bets across its holdings if it is sold to Fertitta Entertainment—a notable loss of a competitive NBA team from its online and land-based sportsbook menus.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Carlos Alfonzo and Belkis Ayón, who each gained art world acclaim outside of Cuba before dying young, are the dual subject of the latest exhibition at the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College, which is headquartered in the downtown landmark.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mulier is to wrap an eventful and acclaimed five-year tenure at the Alaïa after his summer show and join Versace in Milan on July 1, as reported.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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His kudo was introduced by none other than Barry Diller, who gave the honoree a few jabs before hailing his success in building his Blumhouse studio as an independent operation.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nor will those celebrating on the streets of Tehran who are rightly hailing what looks to them like a very helpful blow in the direction of winning their own personal freedoms, although that group is by no means all of Iran’s 93 million people.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tout. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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