1
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the company trumpeted the launch of the new phone that had none of the bugs the old one was known for
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2
as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
critics trumpeted the band's latest album as the best of the decade
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as in honk
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Recent Examples of trumpet
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 May 2025
Merz wasted no time in trumpeting a plan to dramatically boost Germany’s role in Europe’s defense.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 24 May 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That section’s willingness to hush itself contrasted mightily with the inability of the trumpets and trombones to do the same.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
While the agreement with the U.K. was still being finalized, the White House trumpeted it as a major win for the president, who has for weeks sought to reassure financial markets and consumers nervous over his shifting rhetoric on tariffs and the economy.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 8 May 2025
Merz wasted no time in trumpeting a plan to dramatically boost Germany’s role in Europe’s defense.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 24 May 2025
Noun
This trumpet player and composer, Rob Mazurek, plays with percussionist Chad Taylor in the band Chicago Underground.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That section’s willingness to hush itself contrasted mightily with the inability of the trumpets and trombones to do the same.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpet
Verb
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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That’s the unspoken prize for pushing too far in meetings where curiosity is advertised but not welcomed.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Stone came back around a few years later to advertise 1982’s Ain’t But One Way, the patchy final studio album under the Family Stone moniker, completed by a producer when Stone flaked on the sessions.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The mass of activists marched down blocks of Fayette Street, sometimes tying up traffic but also receiving honks of approval from the waiting motorists.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2025
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Pollock is one of about 60 people lining the sidewalk outside the CDC on a late Tuesday afternoon holding signs, beating drums and getting honks from workers leaving at the end of the day.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Asked whether the White House would ask for alternative estimates, Vought again put the burden on CBO, repeating that congressional rules allow the office to publish more analysis.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The British Film Institute has published a new report into AI and, with it, a number of recommendations.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Even though the show was critically acclaimed, Netflix didn't pick it up for a second season.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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She was acclaimed for her series regular role in Netflix’s Ozark.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Jordan Vidovic proclaimed that the RedHawks are the best team in Illinois to ever play the sport.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Prior to the match, John McEnroe proclaimed that either would be the favorite against 14-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal, who was honored before the tournament with his footprint on Philippe-Chatrier.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, were promoted by the Trump administration to more senior roles at the IRS, and are also top advisers to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.—
Marshall Cohen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Where the trunk narrowed higher in the tree, Flores bolted spikes into the bark to make the final few steps into the structure.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Caring for grass under trees creates another danger: Lawnmowers and string trimmers can easily damage the tree’s bark.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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