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as in announced
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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as in advertised
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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Recent Examples of trumpeted
Missteps get trumpeted in social media.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Calvert-Lewin, trumpeted as the only striker in world football close to Erling Haaland in Farke’s pre-match press conference, had to bury his fourth-minute opening.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Nearly every children’s book in our house trumpeted the same anti-boredom propaganda.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s also the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, which MLS leaders have trumpeted for years as a potential accelerant for the league.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Louis Vuitton trumpeted the launch of the bag last year with its fall 2025 campaign, which saw the likes of Emma Stone and Hoyeon Jung sporting the new style.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Not long after she was hired by a prior commission that trumpeted its decision to appoint a Black woman, Bowden-Lewis implied the commissioners were racists for failing to appoint a Black candidate of her choice as the division’s human resources director.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The drop in crime is a feather in the cap for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who, in her 13 months as the NYPD’s top cop, has repeatedly trumpeted her precision-policing model to crimefighting in which the department sends teams of cops to high-crime areas to tamp down violence.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Calvert-Lewin, trumpeted as the only striker in world football close to Erling Haaland in Farke’s pre-match press conference, had to bury his fourth-minute opening.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Nearly every children’s book in our house trumpeted the same anti-boredom propaganda.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s also the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, which MLS leaders have trumpeted for years as a potential accelerant for the league.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Louis Vuitton trumpeted the launch of the bag last year with its fall 2025 campaign, which saw the likes of Emma Stone and Hoyeon Jung sporting the new style.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Not long after she was hired by a prior commission that trumpeted its decision to appoint a Black woman, Bowden-Lewis implied the commissioners were racists for failing to appoint a Black candidate of her choice as the division’s human resources director.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The slogans that once trumpeted hustle culture now feel dated and frankly a little embarrassing.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The drop in crime is a feather in the cap for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who, in her 13 months as the NYPD’s top cop, has repeatedly trumpeted her precision-policing model to crimefighting in which the department sends teams of cops to high-crime areas to tamp down violence.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpeted
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The famed Magic City adult entertainment club won’t be featured at next week’s Atlanta Hawks promotional night, the NBA announced on Monday.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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To many people’s surprise, Sumerian, a newcomer to those lofty acquisition heights, had come out on top in a deal that was announced two weeks later during the Berlin Film Festival, where the movie had its international premiere.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the days after the shooting, UT has increased security and police patrols around campus and advertised mental health resources for students, who can access them for free.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the time, the price was not publicly advertised.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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To win a doxxing case, prosecutors must prove someone published a federal employee’s protected personal information for the purposes of threatening them or inciting violence.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With over 40 articles published in the alternative weekly newspaper The Austin Chronicle, Mars has established herself as a prominent voice in music journalism.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Owner Rajbir Randhawa touted that Farm Plates’ chicken has no antibiotics, no additives and no preservatives.—
Emma Hall
March 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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And leading theater trade organization Cinema United touted that Zoomer theater attendance grew by 25 percent the past 12 months.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Oscar predictors proclaimed earlier in the season that Chalamet was basically a shoo-in for the award.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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A day later than its manager originally proclaimed, the United States punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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This double bill features acclaimed South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, who challenges our dancers to explore movement as a catalyst of change through unity.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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They’ll be led by a new manager in Craig Albernaz, who comes highly acclaimed after a recent stint as an assistant in Cleveland.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Moments after Palisades won the City Section Open Division boys basketball title, EJ Popoola declared his team was far from done.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harvey declared a state of financial emergency in October, appealing to the state for help.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nuclear energy was ballyhooed back in the 1930s as a way to feed the world.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Trumpeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpeted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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