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
William Earl, Variety, 20 Apr. 2025
In a twist that could only have been dreamed up by Hollywood, filmmaker Peter Jackson and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin collaborated with Colossal Biosciences on today’s reveal of what the company is trumpeting as the first-ever de-extinction of an animal.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Accompanied by the mariachi group Gama 100, the singer delighted her audience with her famous MTV Unplugged (2000) version of the song, featuring Mexican trumpets and brass arrangements.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Disney and Lucasfilm have trumpeted Star Wars franchise news at the Tokyo event in an effort to generate strong buzz for upcoming TV, film and gaming releases.
—William Earl, Variety, 20 Apr. 2025
In a twist that could only have been dreamed up by Hollywood, filmmaker Peter Jackson and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin collaborated with Colossal Biosciences on today’s reveal of what the company is trumpeting as the first-ever de-extinction of an animal.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Instead, in the first movement, individual parts — piano, trumpets — sprung from the texture and jockeyed for attention.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Accompanied by the mariachi group Gama 100, the singer delighted her audience with her famous MTV Unplugged (2000) version of the song, featuring Mexican trumpets and brass arrangements.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpet
Verb
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The Vatican has not announced a date that the tourist attractions will reopen, as there is no fixed time limit for the election, which is officially known as a conclave.—
Tessa Solomon for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The commodity was found to be defective, perhaps falsely advertised, but not eligible for return.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania Sunday also advertised Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky in a Triple Threat for the Women’s World Championship, a Fatal 4-Way for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First came a recorded honk from an unpartnered male goose named Joshua.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
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Next came a honk that was lower in pitch than the first, with a slight bray.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In May 2024, Combs was seen striking and dragging Ventura in a 2016 surveillance video first published by CNN.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Hailing from the Mountain State, he has been published in newspapers and magazines throughout West Virginia, as well as in Virginia.—
Chris Slater,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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The Bakery That Will Blow Away Bread Lovers Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of tef most famous and beloved delicatessens on earth, acclaimed for their stunning sandwiches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The new version is shorter, more popular, and even more acclaimed.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On May 8, 1914, Congress passed a law declaring the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day and the next day President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the official holiday, proclaiming it also as a holiday to honor mothers whose sons had died in war.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Dolly’s announcement proclaimed on the show’s website.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Fine details of fur and bark are clearly visible both in sunlight and under shade, with the mini-LED backlight keeping the sunny parts of the frame bright and the shadowy parts dark.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Types of mulch and how to use them Though the most common type of mulch used around trees and in garden beds is comprised of wood chips and bark, there are other types of organic mulch that can help protect and nourish plants, too.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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