heralded

[ˈhɛrəldɪd]

heralded Definition

• 1. to be a sign that something is going to happen or appear
• 2. to announce or praise something with enthusiasm

Using heralded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heralded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The new discovery was heralded as a major breakthrough in science.

• Example

  The arrival of the royal family was heralded by the sound of trumpets.

• Example

  The company's latest product has been heralded as a game-changer in the industry.

heralded Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heralded

• announce
• proclaim
• signal
• introduce
• usher in

Antonyms for heralded

• conceal
• suppress

Idioms Using heralded

• be heralded as

  to be praised or celebrated as something important or significant

  Example

  The young musician was heralded as a prodigy after his debut performance.

• herald the end

  to be a sign that something is coming to an end

  Example

  The sudden drop in sales heralded the end of the company's success.

• herald of things to come

  a sign or indication of what will happen in the future

  Example

  The success of their first product was a herald of things to come for the startup.

Phrases with heralded

• herald of doom

  a person or thing that is seen as a sign of something bad that is going to happen

  Example

  The dark clouds on the horizon were seen as a herald of doom.

• herald angels

  angels who are believed to have announced the birth of Jesus Christ

  Example

  The Christmas carol 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' celebrates the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ.

• herald of spring

  a plant or animal that is seen as a sign that spring has arrived

  Example

  The first crocuses are often considered the heralds of spring.

Origins of heralded

from Old French 'heraud', meaning 'messenger'

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Summary: heralded in Brief

'Heralded' [ˈhɛrəldɪd] means to signal or announce something with enthusiasm, often as a sign of something significant or important. It can also mean to be a sign that something is going to happen or appear. Examples include 'The new discovery was heralded as a major breakthrough in science.' and 'The arrival of the royal family was heralded by the sound of trumpets.' 'Heralded' extends into phrases like 'herald of doom,' and idioms like 'be heralded as,' denoting praise or celebration, and 'herald of things to come,' implying a sign of future events.