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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the company trumpeted the launch of the new phone that had none of the bugs the old one was known for
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as in to advertise
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
critics trumpeted the band's latest album as the best of the decade
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as in honk
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Recent Examples of trumpet
Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The timing of the song’s release was undoubtedly also in part to trumpet the beginning of the pair’s co-headlining Sweat Tour, which brought the Brat experience to arenas throughout the country.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
In the Eighties, when DeStefano was a musician in the band, the trumpet section briefly included…flugelhorns?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Even the indirect reference to the economy’s troubles is unusual in an address from Mr. Xi, who uses these annual speeches to trumpet the government’s accomplishments over the previous year.
—Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The timing of the song’s release was undoubtedly also in part to trumpet the beginning of the pair’s co-headlining Sweat Tour, which brought the Brat experience to arenas throughout the country.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
Arturo Sandoval Arturo Sandoval and his trumpet are like chocolate and peanut butter: a delightful pairing.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
In the Eighties, when DeStefano was a musician in the band, the trumpet section briefly included…flugelhorns?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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Georgia wildlife officials announced Thursday that the state has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Jan. 2025
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Additional performers will be announced in the coming days.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Last fall, when the remnants of a hurricane devastated part of North Carolina, nonprofits including Samaritan’s Purse, Americares and Convoy of Hope all advertised on Google search, trying to collect donations to help those affected by the storms.—
Nico Grant,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The first issue has just three advertisers, none of whom had previously advertised in print: Patou, Diptyque and Frédéric Malle. Leguay thinks luxury brands must pivot from their elevation strategy and pay closer attention to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The geese honk, the chickens squawk and the turkeys strut haughtily, unaware that Thanksgiving is nigh.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Nov. 2024
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Into the nighttime, into the rain, their honks croaked and croaked.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American-Statesman,
5 Jan. 2024
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This story was originally published April 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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This story was originally published January 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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Schimberg conceived of A Different Man after working with Pearson on 2019’s Chained for Life, which was also critically acclaimed but received a limited release.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Forrest first rose to acclaim in the 1980s and ’90s with the band 24-7 Spyz, which mixed metal, hardcore, punk and funk.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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With the war over, President Harry Truman proclaimed that an underwater area of some 750,000 square miles—about 4.5 Californias—now belonged to America.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Is that crippling ordinance in the best interests of the residents? Burr Ridge was the first municipality to be sent migrants from Chicago after Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Illinois a sanctuary state that included migrant welcoming — but with no plan to deal with them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, promoting the final season of Harlem, the actress explained why this is one of the happiest seasons of her life.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Read Next Florida ‘Frantic barks’ lead to scared dog stuck in storm drain.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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It's packed with skin-loving ingredients like glycolic acid to gently exfoliate, willow bark extract to keep pores clear, and green tea seed oil to nourish and soothe.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Trumpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumpet. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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