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

In a letter seen by The Athletic, Montagliani, who is also a FIFA vice-president and has been touted as a likely candidate to run against Infantino in next year’s election, warned him of the impact of his attendance. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Raman has touted the bureau as a success that provides clear oversight of how the city spends its money, but has also claimed that the mayor’s office has moved too slowly to staff the bureau. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Blue spaces have been touted as an emergent wellness benefit based on recent research showing coastal lifestyles linked to lower cortisol, higher reported happiness levels and sleep enhancement. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The major’s heroism was touted in news reports, opinion pieces, podcasts, and on social media. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Progressives immediately touted her win as a sign of greater momentum for the region. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

But the voters went with a candidate who touted long experience from serving in Congress since 2005. — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Cortez Mastro touted the bipartisan Tahoe Restoration Act, passed in 2024, which reauthorized $15 million for lake-saving work. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026