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as in advocate
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
an outspoken herald of prison reform
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as in harbinger
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
the American robin—the herald of spring in the North
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as in to foreshadow
to give a slight indication of beforehand
the reshuffle of the company's management heralded the sweeping changes to come
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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
herald the great tidings to all the world
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Recent Examples of herald
August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Budget cuts herald further losses of staff and programs.
—Bushraa Khatib, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025
Chris Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
The crisis that forces them to leave home and venture back into space is heralded by the arrival of the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), alerting the citizens of Earth that their planet is about to be destroyed by a cosmic entity named Galactus.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Brian Wilson’s death on Wednesday at the age of 82 heralds an end to one idea of Southern California — as the temperate paradise of ascendant Americana.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Budget cuts herald further losses of staff and programs.
—Bushraa Khatib, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025
Verb
When Haltom City unveiled plans in 2023 for a $100 million retail development anchored by H Mart, the popular Asian grocery giant, city leaders heralded the deal as nothing less than a triumph.
—Chris Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
The crisis that forces them to leave home and venture back into space is heralded by the arrival of the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), alerting the citizens of Earth that their planet is about to be destroyed by a cosmic entity named Galactus.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herald
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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But while some politicians say these registries are a potential solution to a public health problem, many disability advocates see them as ineffective tools that give people a false sense of security because there is no guarantee of evacuation help.—
Miranda Green,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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For Adcock, the shows are both a promise fulfilled and a hopeful harbinger of what is to come.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, some on the right are celebrating the campaign for allegedly doing just that, calling the spots yet another harbinger of the death of woke.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District, welcomed the attorneys from each side and started into his stern message, a greeting that foreshadowed his personal stamp on how the public should expect to receive him.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The episode’s uneasy conclusion foreshadows the many obstacles, habits, and hangups the couple must tackle on the road to long-term happiness—something Linklater’s movie never has to consider (though its equally superb sequels do, in great depth).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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According to Extra, citing social media posts from friends, Joanna's death was announced privately in July, and her funeral was last week.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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French fashion brand, From Future has announced its exclusive capsule collection with the BWT Alpine F1 Team, and in keeping with the label, the range, which has been designed for men and women, is oh-so-vibrant and playful.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Volz has been a major proponent of continuing to rely mainly on NOAA operated satellites, while entering into data purchase agreements with private companies as well.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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But those caps haven’t been updated in more than two decades, and proponents of the policy argue the exemptions haven’t kept up with rising costs.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Jarry is often cited as a forerunner to the Dada, surrealist and futurist movements in the early 20th century and later, the theater of the absurd.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Gilligan, who also created Saul’s forerunner Breaking Bad, will serve as writer and showrunner.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
25 July 2025
Verb
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People have been predicting the death of cinema since not too long after the birth of cinema.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The study also predicts that a particularly dangerous type of turbulence, clean-air turbulence (CAT), will be more frequent in the future due to climate change.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Herald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herald. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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