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as in foreshadowed
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 announced
to make known openly or publicly
herald the great tidings to all the world
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Recent Examples of heralded
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.
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Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career.
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David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences expect from Ailey, while expanding its vision for the next generation.
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Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 Dec. 2025
Elle Evans led the women’s team with 11 points, while heralded freshman newcomer Darryn Peterson paced the men’s squad, also with 11.
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Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
There will also be random utility players and less-than-heralded bullpen arms included to fill out the roster.
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Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Released just before Hollywood's restrictive Production Code fell, The Producers heralded a new era of comedy.
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Rance Collins,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
After trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season, Dybantsa will be able to ease into a secondary role as opposed to being heralded as a savior from his first game.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The midfield, heralded as maybe the best in the tournament, struggled to make an impact.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
And his drive hasn’t faltered since; now, Brunson is heralded for saving the struggling franchise after Saturday’s victory.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Since then, Balogun has been heralded as the long-term solution up front.
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Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
Adjective
Less heralded but no less impressive, Connor Ungar thrived with various ECHL teams and even showed well in the AHL with the Condors.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.
—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career.
—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences expect from Ailey, while expanding its vision for the next generation.
—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 Dec. 2025
Elle Evans led the women’s team with 11 points, while heralded freshman newcomer Darryn Peterson paced the men’s squad, also with 11.
—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The housing package was heralded as a win by both Republicans and Democrats, who are eager to campaign on the legislation ahead of the 2026 midterms in which voters have serious concerns about the cost of living.
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Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
There will also be random utility players and less-than-heralded bullpen arms included to fill out the roster.
—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Released just before Hollywood's restrictive Production Code fell, The Producers heralded a new era of comedy.
—
Rance Collins,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
After trading for veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season, Dybantsa will be able to ease into a secondary role as opposed to being heralded as a savior from his first game.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The midfield, heralded as maybe the best in the tournament, struggled to make an impact.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
And his drive hasn’t faltered since; now, Brunson is heralded for saving the struggling franchise after Saturday’s victory.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Since then, Balogun has been heralded as the long-term solution up front.
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Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralded
Adjective
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Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.
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Roberts’s quip foreshadowed his opinion on behalf of the Court holding that near-universal birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the text of the Fourteenth Amendment’s citizenship clause.
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As Sam Khan wrote yesterday, the SWC also foreshadowed the future of college football.
Verb
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The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
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Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
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The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
Verb
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And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever.
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Gartner predicted 20% of organizations would flatten by 2026, eliminating over half of middle management roles.
Verb
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Amid news of the investigation, TMZ published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Paul was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.
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As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.
Adjective
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What shoppers should do Experts say the best approach is to ignore the advertised discount and focus on the actual price of the item.
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Several tests by Finland’s VTT Technical Research Center could not confirm the advertised energy density or the long cycle life.
Verb
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Other Black families tried to hold on under the new regime but ultimately found Wilmington untenable and moved north, joining a local exodus that prefigured the Great Migration.
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In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.
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“Heralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralded. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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