TOUT Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

tout

verb

ˈtau̇t

Definition of tout

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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Relevance

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 The president, meanwhile, has been trying to rally voters around the country, touting the economy as strong while downplaying the extent of inflation under his watch. — New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Unproven but popular peptides touted for wellness have been available on the gray market, despite an official ban. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026 Boise touted her experience in the release, saying Sumner worked as senior executive for installation operations on the military side of Boise’s airfield. — Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026 The op-ed was likely written entirely by AI, according to Pangram, which touts an error rate of less than one-hundredth of a percent. — Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tout

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Verb

Novo Nordisk, which makes Wegovy and Ozempic, advertises list prices ranging from $149 per month to $399 per month, depending on the dose.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
While the data are limited, campaign leaders and other experts say social media stars are playing a bigger role in how brands and political movements advertise.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertise

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The fifth-round pick of the 2024 draft — applauded for his versatility this offseason and who made several plays in the preseason, including an interception — played exactly one defensive snap against the Bucs.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Roan performed alongside pop stars such as Lola Young and Tinashe to applaud Midwest Princess Project’s success.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

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The canals will act as stormwater infrastructure for the island while promoting recreational activity, according to that document.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Still, they are promoted for a range of medical uses, including insomnia, anxiety, inflammatory conditions and migraines.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of promote

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North American dates have yet to be announced, but Ministry will be on the bill for the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival on May 16 in Columbus, Ohio.

— Gary Graff, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026
The league announced the move following a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of announce

Verb

The self-styling of Rider’s shows has been widely praised, as has the scenography of the re-see, which offers an original approach to presenting products through accumulation, layering and a play on color variations or monochromatic schemes.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Paul praised the concept of residential cruising but said the shipowner lacked the expertise to make the business financially sustainable.

— Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Verb

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York from Sony Pictures Classics, critically acclaimed and starring John Turturro, opened in 6 theaters to $156k.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026
Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Verb

But what advocates hailed as a vehicle for democratic governance also has unleashed attack ads, seven-figure war chests and hardball politics.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Intismeran uses messenger RNA technology, the same platform pioneered in the development of Covid vaccines that’s hailed for how quickly it can be rolled out.

— David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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