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as in advertises
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 hails
to declare enthusiastic approval of
statements from several former patients touting the doctor's alleged cancer cure
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as in promotes
to provide publicity for
an avalanche of ads touting the new movie
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Recent Examples of touts
Halcyon touts each commission as being made by hand in Surrey, England, and necessitating 5,000 hours of work.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the property touts a luxurious spa, a yoga studio, a sauna and steam room, and personal concierges for guests.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The resort also touts solar panels, recycling plants, and ongoing efforts to protect local flora and fauna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Burgum touts benefits of NESE pipeline Burgum is urging Hochul to rethink her overall energy policy to allow for more natural gas pipelines and more nuclear power.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The news organization touts itself as the lead authority in health care rankings and consumer advice.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
OpenAI memo touts Amazon partnership watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Magnussen stars in the comedic bit (watch it HERE), which touts the availability of AMC+ (and The Audacity) at no extra charge for select Charter Spectrum customers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Alpha touts that its students score in the 99th percentile on the Northwest Evaluation Association MAP Growth tests, which measure academic progress and are administered to millions of students nationwide.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the property touts a luxurious spa, a yoga studio, a sauna and steam room, and personal concierges for guests.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The resort also touts solar panels, recycling plants, and ongoing efforts to protect local flora and fauna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Burgum touts benefits of NESE pipeline Burgum is urging Hochul to rethink her overall energy policy to allow for more natural gas pipelines and more nuclear power.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The news organization touts itself as the lead authority in health care rankings and consumer advice.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
OpenAI memo touts Amazon partnership watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Magnussen stars in the comedic bit (watch it HERE), which touts the availability of AMC+ (and The Audacity) at no extra charge for select Charter Spectrum customers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Alpha touts that its students score in the 99th percentile on the Northwest Evaluation Association MAP Growth tests, which measure academic progress and are administered to millions of students nationwide.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for touts
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Likewise, a large sign on the convention floor advertises the #IslamabadTalks for the social media-inclined.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The first advertises the restaurant’s name and the second larger sign advertises the lunch special in red and white lettering.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protagonist is Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who hails from a village of whimsical creatures called Hobbits in the realm of Middle Earth.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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The botanical name is cornus kousa that hails from Japan and Korea.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Customers in the Atlanta metro area will soon be able to see their food take flight as DoorDash announces new drone delivery service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Angelika Zaber is a gardening expert working for Online Turf, which sells turf, soil, seed, and lawn care products.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Though Campbell keeps a low profile and doesn't post publicly on social media, the pro golfer praises his longtime love on Instagram whenever given the opportunity.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Touts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touts. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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