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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
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 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
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, 23 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.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Manning struggled for much of the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian launched a defense of his heralded sophomore with an eye on bigger games later in season.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
There is no room in America for a war heralded by toxic Christian nationalism and officers praying for Armageddon.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
So, too, are Mets fans, minus the blare of the trumpets that heralded another trip through the bullpen walls for Diaz.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
On the left, he’s heralded as the only voice capable of seducing young men disaffected by party politics.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Crowe heralded Bird's contributions that pushed lawmakers into recognizing the need for these new laws.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Cesar Chavez was heralded as a labor and civil rights icon.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The actress had appeared on television and had previously been heralded as The Next Karate Kid, but her performance in Boys Don't Cry is one of the boldest breakthroughs ever captured on film.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
As the frontman of the Pogues, he was heralded for his cranky, often tongue-in-cheek delivery of songs about the misadventures of Ireland’s residents.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 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
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, 23 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.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Manning struggled for much of the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian launched a defense of his heralded sophomore with an eye on bigger games later in season.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Paramount’s movie adaptation of the book took more than $100 million globally and heralded the launch of a new screen talent in Norton.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
There is no room in America for a war heralded by toxic Christian nationalism and officers praying for Armageddon.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
So, too, are Mets fans, minus the blare of the trumpets that heralded another trip through the bullpen walls for Diaz.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
On the left, he’s heralded as the only voice capable of seducing young men disaffected by party politics.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Crowe heralded Bird's contributions that pushed lawmakers into recognizing the need for these new laws.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Cesar Chavez was heralded as a labor and civil rights icon.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The actress had appeared on television and had previously been heralded as The Next Karate Kid, but her performance in Boys Don't Cry is one of the boldest breakthroughs ever captured on film.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
As the frontman of the Pogues, he was heralded for his cranky, often tongue-in-cheek delivery of songs about the misadventures of Ireland’s residents.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralded
Adjective
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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.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The nostalgic theme was further foreshadowed when McCartney took to his social media Wednesday to post a black-and-white photo of himself believed to be from the late ’50s.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bartch’s exit was foreshadowed Monday when the 49ers signed guard Robert Jones, 27, to a one-year deal.—
Eric Branch,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio's 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio’s 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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A couple of weeks later, Meta removed a Facebook page that published ICE sightings in Chicago.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to a Washington Post investigation published last week, Orbán’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, regularly calls his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to keep the Russians informed following European Union meetings, and sometimes to ask for favors.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The horror has come now like a storm— what if this night prefigured the night after death— what if all thereafter was an eternal quivering on the edge of an abyss, with everything base and vicious in oneself urging one forward and the baseness and viciousness of the world just ahead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Chess by telegraph also prefigured chess played through other means of telecommunications.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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However, officials in two southern California cities—Commerce and Bell Gardens—are proposing a sales tax increase after both cities declared a fiscal emergency over the new rules, which are set to come into effect on April 1.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Health care’s rural-urban divide in Missouri Washington University’s research is the first look at insured rates following the end of the federal public health emergency declared as a result of COVID-19.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Heralded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heralded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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