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verb

Definition of trumpetnext
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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trumpet

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noun

as in honk

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Recent Examples of trumpet
Verb
After the opening weekend of this season, the Premier League trumpeted a record of 100 per cent accuracy in key decisions made by match officials. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 At the same moment, the PGA Tour this week trumpeted an aggressive format change with an aim toward more money and eyeballs. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
Among them is Laura Bibbs, a 29-year-old trumpet player and composer. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 Hippo Campus also includes guitarist Nathan Stocker, drummer Whistler Allen, bassist Zach Sutton and trumpet player DeCarlo Jackson. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trumpet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpet
  1. announce
  2. advertise
  3. honk
  4. publish
  5. acclaim
  6. bray
  7. proclaim
  8. promote
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • David’s distinctive honk comes through nearby walkie-talkies.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • As the Knicks closed in, and then closed it out, during the fourth quarter, each new bucket was greeted with cheers and car honks from Brooklyn to the Bronx.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of honk
Verb
  • This week, a Boston University study was published that analyzed the medical records of more than 2,000 deceased former NFL players.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • By chance, Bialy located just such a map by striking up a conversation at a conference with the astrophysicist Troy Porter of Stanford University, who had made a map but had yet to publish it.
    — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of publish
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
Noun
  • Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • My father mistakes it for the verb to bray, like a donkey.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of bray
Verb
  • Wendy has decided, in true Catholic fashion, that she will be redeemed by loudly proclaiming her suffering.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • President Andrew Jackson refused to proclaim one, citing the separation of church and state, so states and churches held their own.
    — Jim Downs, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaim
Verb
  • Rather than campaign for Whatley, he's been promoting his new book criticizing fellow Republicans.
    — Colin Campbell, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The pastor successfully converted his personal popularity into votes by promoting unity — both among Kansans and between political parties.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of promote

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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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