Synonyms of touted

touted

verb

past tense of tout

1

as in announced

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announced
• advertised
• trumpeted
• acclaimed
• ballyhooed
• promoted
• commended
• extolled
• lauded
• offered
• applauded
• glorified
• cracked up
• proclaimed
• tub-thumped
• cried up
• complimented
• blew up
• heralded
• eulogized
• pronounced
• claimed
• publicized
• declared
• blared
• asserted
• magnified
• averred
• blazed
• plugged
• blazoned
• boosted
• advanced
• laid down
• made out

2

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• hailed
• applauded
• acclaimed
• saluted
• lauded
• commended
• cheered
• endorsed
• accredited
• cracked up
• approved
• recommended
• extolled
• ballyhooed
• celebrated
• clapped
• rose (to)
• favored
• doffed one's hat to
• eulogized
• emblazoned
• supported
• rooted (for)
• sang
• bravoed
• idolized
• glorified
• magnified
• flattered
• overpraised
• deified
• belauded
• adulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• blamed
• criticized
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reproached
• reprobated
• reprehended
• lambasted
• castigated
• excoriated
• vilified
• reproved
• discommended
• skewered
• chid
• slagged
• keelhauled

3

as in promoted

to provide publicity for

an avalanche of ads touting the new movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• sold
• announced
• publicized
• advertised
• hyped
• ballyhooed
• praised
• hailed
• pitched
• boosted
• plugged
• pushed
• lauded
• published
• endorsed
• talked up
• beat the drum (for)
• reviewed
• acclaimed
• recommended
• barked
• merchandised
• broadcast
• plonked (for)
• plumped (for)
• plunked (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of touted

The numbers across the city were a setback for Bass, who has made homelessness one of her signature issues and previously touted two straight years of drops in street homelessness. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Musk once touted onstage but reportedly shelved in favor of the Cybercab, a robotaxi without a steering wheel. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

When Williams was announced as the new general manager in mid-2024, Kendrick touted her record of success in fundraising and business. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Gilbert touted his experience building up Miami Gardens as mayor and bringing businesses to the city and his endorsement from Wilson. — Raisa Habersham july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

In rural west Texas and its panhandle, gargantuan data centers are under construction, including one near Amarillo touted as the world’s largest. — Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Customers still pre-ordered the pickup by the thousands after Musk touted a starting price of $39,900. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

The company in April touted the $629 million in revenue its podcasters generated last year, a 33% year-over-year increase. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 23 July 2026

Testosterone replacement therapy has boomed in recent years as health influencers and online clinics have touted its benefits as a miracle drug well beyond what current evidence suggests. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 17 July 2026