ballyhooed

verb

Definition of ballyhooednext
past tense of ballyhoo
1
as in acclaimed
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors

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2
as in promoted
to provide publicity for the TV networks usually spend the summer months ballyhooing their new fall shows

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballyhooed
  1. promoted
  2. announced
  3. sold
  4. advertised
  5. touted
  6. publicized
Verb
  • Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of promoted
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  • Research Institutes and Other Initiatives The College of William & Mary announced a $100 million gift that will be used to establish the Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • That 10-year uptick was reported in a paper in 2023, while the American Association of Variable Star Observers announced T CrB’s pre-eruption dip in April 2024.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of announced
Verb
  • The motion also requests that the federal government provide the manufacture date and original funding source for each of the wall materials sold to GovPlanet.
    Ayden Runnels, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Dec. 2024
  • They were sold in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.
    Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of sold
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  • It's not always advertised, so reach out and ask about it.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
  • In true influencer style, Meghan could also use her Instagram account to generate income, with companies paying up to $1 million to be advertised in one of her posts, the Daily Mail reported.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of advertised
Verb
  • Having a glass of wine a day has been often touted as a healthy choice for your heart.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
    Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of touted
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  • While New York was able to agree on an eight-year, $92 million contract to keep their franchise centerpiece with the Blue Shirts, the updates of the saga were much more publicized than anticipated.
    Tyler Small, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The prosecutors made a second request on Monday, though the summons date was not publicized, according to Yonhap.
    Gawon Bae, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of publicized
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