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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
EW.com, 23 July 2025
Together, the quartet battled Julian McMahon Doctor Victor von Doom before reuniting for the sequel, 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, which introduced Doug Jones as the Silver Surfer, the cosmic herald of the world-devouring space god Galactus.
—EW.com, 3 July 2025
Eoin Higgins, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
However, not all investors believe that the bill heralds that much of a positive change.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In an alternate universe, Shalla-Bal becomes the Silver Surfer herald for Galactus instead.
—EW.com, 23 July 2025
Together, the quartet battled Julian McMahon Doctor Victor von Doom before reuniting for the sequel, 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, which introduced Doug Jones as the Silver Surfer, the cosmic herald of the world-devouring space god Galactus.
—EW.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
Employment numbers in the tech sector effectively stagnated in July, as the industry remained stable amid a tumultuous job market—but a decline in postings could herald trouble ahead.
—Eoin Higgins, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
However, not all investors believe that the bill heralds that much of a positive change.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herald
Noun
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But savvy newcomer Celine Dumont, played by Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, arrives on the scene to play devil’s advocate.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The world that globalization made was not the flat landscape of peaceful market competition that its advocates had promised.—
HENRY FARRELL,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Red Sox were hoping his outstanding postseason performance — capped by a strikeout to end the World Series — was a harbinger of better things to come.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen might find himself in a similar boat one day if his regression this past season is a harbinger of what's to come.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The devastating consequences of Byrne’s recklessness foreshadow the apocalypse unfolding in contemporary Gaza.—
Book Marks
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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There was foreshadowing of the GENIUS act passed and signed into law on July 27th.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An exact opening date for the Phoenix restaurant has not yet been announced.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Other key leaders resign from CDC Other key CDC officials also announced their resignations on Aug. 27.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What’s at stake: Cashless bail proponents have argued in D.C. and other major cities across the country that cash requirements disproportionately harm low-income offenders who cannot afford to post bond.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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As more power-hungry data centers come online, the ability of geothermal heating and cooling to reduce the energy needs of other users of the grid, particularly at periods of peak demand, could become increasingly important, geothermal proponents say.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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German missile designers launched their V2 rocket for the first time—the forerunner of the ICBM that would blitz the United Kingdom—and Berlin’s Luftwaffe dominated European skies.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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His band may be forerunners in this respect, but Allen recognizes that the attention is paying off for all of his Alabama contemporaries.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
Verb
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By 2034, the analysts predict the uptick in international visitors to China can help the country expand its share of the global tourism market to 6%, up from 2.4% in 2019.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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My predicted four drivers in their place were Chris Buescher, Ty Gibbs, Michael McDowell and Brad Keselowski (Bianchi had Kyle Busch instead of Keselowski).—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Following that was a dizzying parade of additional tariffs, delays in implementation, claimed deals with other countries and regions (some of which disputed the details the White House proclaimed).—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Landau after all was the music critic who famously proclaimed Bruce the future rock and roll.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Herald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herald. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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