HERALDED Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

heralded 1 of 2

adjective

as in proclaimed

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heralded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of herald

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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Adjective

Rodriguez was the heralded second-round pick who starred as the signal caller for the Texas Tech defense in 2025. — Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 He’s also quietly invested in his teammates, a less heralded aspect of his career that has especially benefited a couple of younger Commanders linemen. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Also at Venice, Florian Zeller—who made the Oscar-winning The Father and a less heralded follow-up called The Son—will debut Bunker, starring real-life couple Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 The Pitt also is the most heralded current drama on TV, a reigning Outstanding Drama Series Emmy winner, which leads all programs at the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25, including Drama Series. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 July 2026 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, 31 May 2026 But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service. — David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026 Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 He was nominated for an acting Oscar six other times during his heralded career. — David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026

Verb

The deal was heralded by advocates and legislators but also only seen as one victory in a much larger fight. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 And after more than a decade in the wilderness, the late 1980s heralded a major revaluation of her work. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Prestige is something that money can’t buy, however, and Diles is being heralded across the Americas as the band to see in concert. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Kevin Winter / Getty Images Some of country music’s royalty sang her praises and were joined by a younger generation of musicians and songwriters who heralded her as an inspiration. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 The fish has since taken out a massive portion of the crawfish, frog and small fish populations that Florida’s heralded long-legged wading birds rely on. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 The ads are part of a building pressure campaign against Higgins, whose December election to City Hall was heralded as a victory for progressives. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were heralded at launch as the first AI Smartphones, and that direction has been evident in both design and marketing since then. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 He was heralded as a modern goalkeeper, comfortable playing clever passes into midfield. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heralded

Adjective

Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.

— Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
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

Definition of proclaimed

Verb

Iceland voted against resuming talks to join the European Union, officials announced Sunday, as concerns over sovereignty trumped arguments for European integration.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
And Turkey's 25-year gas import contract with Iran expired at the end of July, with no successor long-term deal announced.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of announced

Adjective

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
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.

— Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of publicized

Verb

Wade predicted the McDonald’s expansion will spill into Florida.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Before last season, when Pete was at Kentucky, a reporter told him that at least one media member had predicted the Wildcats to finish second-to-last in the 16-team SEC.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of predicted

Verb

In August 2022, little more than two months before the vote that returned him to power, the then-opposition leader published another number and invited Israelis to video call him.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Opponents are already weighing new lawsuits since the final rule was published Friday night.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of published

Adjective

Real-world range will depend on hills, temperature, rider weight, speed, and assistance level, so the advertised figure should be treated as a best-case estimate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Compare the rate you're offered with current federal rates and those from multiple private lenders, rather than relying solely on advertised minimums.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of advertised

Verb

Other Black families tried to hold on under the new regime but ultimately found Wilmington untenable and moved north, joining a local exodus that prefigured the Great Migration.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
In July 1962, Froio prefigured her lifelong involvement with the Hamptons by writing a piece for WWD about what was selling at the boutiques in West Hampton, commenting on the merchandise at stores called Le Sorelle (The Sisters) and Treasure Trove.

— Lorna Koski, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

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