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as in announcing
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 acclaiming
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 trumpeting
And some schools are trumpeting improved grades.
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The big story Instead of trumpeting China's tech advances, Premier Li Qiang struck an uncharacteristically somber tone during a nationwide address on policy plans.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Many companies pivoted away from trumpeting environmental policies as a result.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Heat fans who are readers of tea leaves might have been trumpeting with joy Thursday as Antetokounmpo’s mom, Veronica, posted on Facebook a photo without description of her son standing in street clothes on the Heat’s court.
—Greg Cote
january 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Like almost every mayor in the past 50 years, Zohran Mamdani will come into office trumpeting New York’s most ambitious affordable-housing program — and, as with his predecessors, the claim will be longer on slogan than on plan.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
The Challenge of Covid Unlike today, the Fidesz media apparatus during the party’s first decade in power had an easy time making its message stick, trumpeting the government’s achievements.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Meyers later played a montage of Trump trumpeting his record purportedly opposing censorship and bringing free speech back to America, before cutting to a second montage of breaking news clips about Kimmel’s suspension.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
His 2023 paper trumpeting the dangers of acetaminophen has been cited a mere 11 times, according to Google Scholar.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The big story Instead of trumpeting China's tech advances, Premier Li Qiang struck an uncharacteristically somber tone during a nationwide address on policy plans.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Many companies pivoted away from trumpeting environmental policies as a result.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Heat fans who are readers of tea leaves might have been trumpeting with joy Thursday as Antetokounmpo’s mom, Veronica, posted on Facebook a photo without description of her son standing in street clothes on the Heat’s court.
—Greg Cote
january 30, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Like almost every mayor in the past 50 years, Zohran Mamdani will come into office trumpeting New York’s most ambitious affordable-housing program — and, as with his predecessors, the claim will be longer on slogan than on plan.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
The Challenge of Covid Unlike today, the Fidesz media apparatus during the party’s first decade in power had an easy time making its message stick, trumpeting the government’s achievements.
—New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Meyers later played a montage of Trump trumpeting his record purportedly opposing censorship and bringing free speech back to America, before cutting to a second montage of breaking news clips about Kimmel’s suspension.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
His 2023 paper trumpeting the dangers of acetaminophen has been cited a mere 11 times, according to Google Scholar.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trumpeting
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Sure, it might be surmised that the city announcing this initiative reflects months, even years, of conversations and coordination.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Overnight, announcing no deal had been reached to end the war.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For years, tech executives have been touting AI as a dangerous technology.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Republicans all week have been touting aspects of their 2025 tax and spending bill, particularly proposals like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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But an error in publishing the petition as required has ended that effort to make the November ballot, said Rolf Parkes, a longtime Irvine resident and spokesperson for the committee.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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After a few photojournalists were arrested in the UAE last month, some global newswires stopped publishing original images showing damage from Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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As public officials pressured organizers over the years to clean up their act, SantaCon emphasized its charitable work, advertising that money raised from ticket sales would go to antipoverty groups, food banks, city parks and arts foundations.—
Larry Neumeister,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company pioneered product branding, starting with its Ivory soap in 1879 and advertising it directly to consumers.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Noble says industry leaders declaring how AI is going to get rid of labor has sparked a significant reaction.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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The president has called to boost domestic energy and mineral production, declaring an energy emergency days after retaking office in January 2025.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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PowerSchool had become so influential that in 2023, its CEO was invited to speak at the White House during an event promoting cybersecurity in education.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of its world premiere, Streep and Hathaway have been on an international tour promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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