heralds 1 of 2

noun

Definition of heraldsnext
plural of herald
1
as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause an outspoken herald of prison reform

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2
as in harbingers
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another the American robin—the herald of spring in the North

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heralds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of herald
1
as in foreshadows
to give a slight indication of beforehand the reshuffle of the company's management heralded the sweeping changes to come

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2
as in announces
to make known openly or publicly herald the great tidings to all the world

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralds
  1. proponents
  2. announces
  3. predicts
  4. supporters
  5. implies
  6. declares
  7. angels
  8. anticipates
Noun
  • But in August, the bond measure was withdrawn, with proponents citing uneven polling and litigation.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Curbing homelessness and addiction is one of the strongest selling points the measure’s proponents have pitched.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of proponents
Verb
  • Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The company also announces $5 million in seed funding, led by Day One Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Long Journey Ventures and a group of founders.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of announces
Verb
  • Their monthly forecast predicts Indianapolis will have Halloween temperatures with highs of 58 degrees and lows closer to 38 degrees.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their monthly forecast predicts Louisville will have Halloween temperatures with highs of 64 degrees and lows closer to 44 degrees.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of predicts
Noun
  • Among the measure’s supporters, 31% hold that view.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This declines to 41% of opposition party supporters, with 21% saying Israel is doing too little; 34%, about the right amount.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supporters
Verb
  • Thus far though, the net effect of recent data implies an economy continuing on target for a soft landing.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Its target of $90 implies more than 61% upside, as of Wednesday’s close, and shares are already up around 35% in 2024.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of implies
Verb
  • Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Walker declares the retailer remains staunchly dedicated to offering affordable fashion for all, meaning that price inflation to garner improved garment care isn't on the cards.
    Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of declares
Noun
  • Back in the days no network of business angels existed, that’s why founders came to Rheingau for capitalization and support.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Back then, Germany had just a handful of venture funds, and no real network of business angels.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of angels
Verb
  • The company is negotiating with lenders to refinance its debt obligations and anticipates an influx of capital by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company anticipates needing additional funding beyond one year from the filing date to continue operations, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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