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heralded

heralded

5.2
Announced or praised in public as important
  • adjective
  • /ˈhɛr.əldɪd/
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  • She absolutely was the first in a position to take up her seat, and she was heralded as a pioneer.

This was already, at the time of the publication of this scientific paper, a much heralded achievement of the Human Genome Project.

Examples

  • This was already, at the time of the publication of this scientific paper, a much heralded achievement of the Human Genome Project.

  • I mean, Black Mirror is one of those shows that's well heralded in the sci-fi fan world, but I don't think has gotten a lot of attention beyond that bubble.

  • I was heralded as the worst father in Britain.

  • I was heralded as the worst father in Britain.

  • Genome draft, as you know, was much heralded with Clinton.

  • You know, I was once heralded as one of the best high attitude climbers globally.

  • And he, he dropped all of that and became a very, very heralded nuclear physicist with many, many things that he's discovered.

  • Martinez was heralded as a first Latina, a head of the city, the future of Los Angeles.

  • That it might spur people to accomplish great things so that they could, you know, be heralded at the next cocktail party for their their insights.

  • She was heralded as a groundbreaking artist for her innovative approach to music.

Synonyms

renowned
vsheralded
69 4.1

Well known and respected for being very good

is publicly announced or acclaimed for importance rather than general fame
honored
vsheralded
  • Formal
8 3.3

Respected and admired because of important achievements or a long history

is publicly announced or praised as important rather than simply respected
widely praised
vsheralded
3 2.7

Many people say good things about it

is publicly announced or acclaimed as important rather than just popular approval
celebrated
vsheralded
1 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

is publicly announced or acclaimed as important rather than long term fame
featured
vsheralded
3.7

A person or thing given special attention, for example a main speaker

is publicly announced as important rather than mainly given prominence
recognized
vsheralded
  • Formal
3.5

Known and officially accepted as important or respected

is publicly announced or acclaimed rather than only officially accepted
publicized
vsheralded
3.7

Many people know about it, often from the news

is announced or acclaimed as especially important rather than merely made known
announced
vsheralded
1.6

Made public so many people know about it

is publicly declared as important rather than only being a simple notice
proclaimed
vsheralded
3.7

People announce it publicly so others know

is announced or acclaimed as significant rather than only stated publicly

Antonyms

43 4.5

Coming without telling anyone first

1.6

People do not pay attention to a person or thing

How Praised

heralded
5.2
celebrated
1 3.2
noticed
1.0

Surface Forms

heralded positive

Morphology

heralded = herald (semi-transparent) = herald + ed

The base 'herald' is clear, but the shift to an adjective meaning 'publicly announced' is not entirely predictable.

Etymology

Heralded comes from herald, a person who long ago announced news for a king or army, like a town crier who would call out and draw attention. So, when something is 'heralded' it is publicly announced or praised as important.