1
as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie
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2
as in to speak up
to voice one's opinions freely with force
feel free to talk up if you have any objections
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Recent Examples of talk up
After his Shanghai podium, Russell talked up Mercedes’ teamwork through these opening two races, merely feeling the pace had been lacking to properly challenge McLaren.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
On Fox News, the Secretary of Agriculture talked up back-yard hen-keeping.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Yet 88 percent of international sports tournaments in South Korea in recent years have happened outside the capital, a fact North Jeolla’s Governor Kim Kwan-young made the most of while talking up his region’s bid.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The email talked up the oil-rich nation’s efforts, according to FARA records.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
On Fox News, the Secretary of Agriculture talked up back-yard hen-keeping.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Yet 88 percent of international sports tournaments in South Korea in recent years have happened outside the capital, a fact North Jeolla’s Governor Kim Kwan-young made the most of while talking up his region’s bid.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The email talked up the oil-rich nation’s efforts, according to FARA records.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
Verb
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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When this kind of culture exists, SMEs are more likely to speak up with new thinking.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Green Day used their Coachella headliner slot to speak up for good.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
20 Apr. 2025
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The quick-service restaurant sells birria burritos, street tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and more.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dolce Vita opened its first Florida store at Aventura in November selling trending footwear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations, which has commended Francis for speaking out about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, also offered condolences to the Christian community on Monday.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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He was seen by many as a progressive figure, speaking out on issues like climate change, refugees and unbridled capitalism.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Parsons cried on the Bleacher Report live broadcast.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Shanika was was red-eyed from crying during the press conference.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Chaos ensues when Fred Armisen's auctioneer unveils the painting, prompting everyone else in the room to shout, vomit, and self-harm, including Samberg's then-castmates Bobby Moynihan, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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As the Vatican prepares for a papal conclave that will choose the next head of the Catholic Church, right-wingers in Washington are already piping up with political posturing in wake of Pope Francis’s death.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dua Lipa, the pop star also known as Dula Peep (thanks to Wendy Williams), has piped up with a message of mourning after popular language company Duolingo murdered its adorable owl mascot, Duo, and subsequently asked its users to respect the singer's privacy in the aftermath.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the montage of multiple bodycam video recordings, multiple officers are heard yelling repeatedly at a woman identified by the LAPD as Lauren.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the heated moments before Shriner was shot on April 8, police officers are seen in the videos behind a tall fence yelling at Shriner to put down her gun as loud helicopters circle overhead.—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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