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[ noun ] (formal) a person who announces important news

Synonyms

trumpeter

Examples

"the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet"

Related terms

messenger formality

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[ verb ] praise vociferously

Synonyms

hail acclaim

Examples

"The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"

Used in print

(The New York Times,...)

He was heralded as `` Sportsman of the Year '' by Sports_Illustrated , and last night was acclaimed in Rochester as the `` Professional_Athlete_of_the_Year '' , a distinction that earned for him the $ 10000 diamond - studded Hickok_Belt .

Related terms

applaud acclaim

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[ verb ] foreshadow or presage

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

During the Dorr trial the Democratic press condemned the proceedings and heralded Dorr as a martyr to the principles of the Declaration_of_Independence .

Related terms

tell harbinger

4
[ verb ] greet enthusiastically or joyfully

Synonyms

hail

Related terms

greet hail

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 7969
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[ noun ] an indication of the approach of something or someone

Related terms

indication announce

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